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 911 emergency- broken down and stranded - SOS
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 17
Complete Newb
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Complete Newb
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 17 |
Hey everyone. I got rained on so hard a few days ago my bike stopped running. I'm in eureka California and the small town mechanic and triumph dealership were not able to work together over the phone. They think it's the ignitor, but the mechanic can't test for it. I came up here for a job that fell through and I just paid 300 for nothing. Does anyone live in the area so that I can test a good ignitor to see what the problem is? Less likely is anyone in te area driving a pickup truck to la or San Fran anytime soon? They changed he crank sensor and it didn't fix it. I'm panicked because I don't think I can afford any further repairs or the transport. SOS! SOS!
Kris
You got to learn how to drive with the fear, and there ain't nothing more god damned frightening than driving with a live cougar
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Re: 911 emergency- broken down and stranded - SOS
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964
Stickman Yogi
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Stickman Yogi
Joined: Mar 2009
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It's a distinct possibility the CDI crapped out on you because it got wet in the rain. There are members here who pulled the CDI after a situation such as yours, took it inside to dry it out and found that it later worked again. It seems the resin seal forms hairline cracks allowing moisture to get inside the unit. So, after a good drying it's an idea to smear a silicone sealant on the resin to seal it up again.
Live to love, love to live.
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Re: 911 emergency- broken down and stranded - SOS
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,063 Likes: 8
Loquacious
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Loquacious
Joined: Apr 2007
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Man that sucks. Hope things work out for you. The only help I can give is some advice;
I agree with Keith. Take the CDI unit and blast it with a hair dryer. Should start up fine. Happened to me several years ago after soaking my bike with a pressure washer. Never again!
Don't forget to check the side switch. You can bypass it at the connector if it is water soaked.
Good luck.
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Re: 911 emergency- broken down and stranded - SOS
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
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I'd also take a look at the kill switch and the neutral switch (under the tranny) and insure both of those are dry and clean, too. A little WD-40 can go a long way in an emergency situation.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Re: 911 emergency- broken down and stranded - SOS
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,419
Oil Expert
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Oil Expert
Joined: Mar 2005
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Also check the ignition cut-off switch in the clutch handle assembly. That's a common fail - the switch gets stuck and won't let the engine start.
Last edited by foglefar; 11/13/2011 2:15 AM.
Cheers, Richard
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