Bike Don't Go, I Can't Go! :(

by **davidc** » Wed May 13, 2009 5:13 pm

Touko wrote:The good news is when ya finally do find the problem you've fixed future ones that you now won't have:-)>

Touko

Yeah man; my carburetors won't need a bath for two years, LOL!

by **Speedblastr** » Wed May 13, 2009 5:45 pm

Cool.

by **davidc** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:07 pm

Ordered a nology coil - WTF back ordered for four fucking weeks! "Shit" I sez to myself. Call around, e-mail around, no fucking coils. I really, really want to attend the bash.
Call Hermy's in PA. He's got a functional used stock one for me. Should have it Monday.

Good folks there at Hermey's, it seems. First time I dealt with them but have always heard good reviews.

by **bonnevillebilly** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:09 am

Glad to hear Dave
I am looking forward to meeting you at the bash.

by **bennybmn** » Fri May 15, 2009 11:23 am

Glad its working out Dave! I know a lot of America guys have had similar problems... Looks like we could have a little tech session at the bash too!

by **patrol21** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:43 pm

Let us know how this works out.....On the Classics forem (I have a TBIRD), there was a large fall out with the stock coils (Gill). Your symtoms sounded hauntingly familiar. If you find this is your issue I reccomend replacing both coils with the Nology coils. I actually have been pretty lucky as the 95's came stock with a high end German made coil which Triumph switched out for the Gills in 97......cut a few bucks...but created a failure issue. Some of the Gill coils were craping out after 5K.

Hope the used coil works for ya and we'll see ya in 2 weeks.....

by **unclecharlie** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:13 pm

JCWhitney has the Nology coils. I think you need 2 single tower coils for a 270,
or 1 dual tower for a 360 degree motor. I'm no expert, yrmv. Link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/PROFIRE-HIGH-P ... _10111.jcw

Good luck! Hope to see you at the Bash,
Uncle Charlie

by **davidc** » Fri May 15, 2009 7:41 pm

unclecharlie wrote:JCWhitney has the Nology coils. I think you need 2 single tower coils for a 270,
or 1 dual tower for a 360 degree motor. I'm no expert, yrmv. Link:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/PROFIRE-HIGH-P ... _10111.jcw

Good luck! Hope to see you at the Bash,
Uncle Charlie

Yup, looked them over but did not check availability. newbonn and BritCustoms both had almost a six week wait.
Think I'll buy an extra coil and squirrel it away. This parts stuff is a bitch!

by **sevy** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:31 pm

David,
I don't know if my 99 Legend takes the same coil, but I just replaced my 3 Gills with Nologys. The Gills were still fine, but I grabbed the Nologys just in case they discontinue them in a few years. If your replacement falls through, I'd be glad to send you a Gill as a loaner until your new ones arrive. You can probably look up the part numbers on the Nology website to see if our coils are indeed the same. If you need it, drop me a note at ssevy@roadrunner.com.

Scott

by **Speedblastr** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:46 pm

sevy wrote:David,
I don't know if my 99 Legend takes the same coil, but I just replaced my 3 Gills with Nologys. The Gills were still fine, but I grabbed the Nologys just in case they discontinue them in a few years. If your replacement falls through, I'd be glad to send you a Gill as a loaner until your new ones arrive. You can probably look up the part numbers on the Nology website to see if our coils are indeed the same. If you need it, drop me a note at ssevy@roadrunner.com.

Scott

You guys are all over it ! Determination for the Bash ! I like it !

by **Rockers CT** » Wed May 20, 2009 10:44 am

Dave... if your bike no go.. Let me check with the guys.. we may have a spare bike you can ride.. Its probably not gonna be a triumph but it is a bike.......Give me a shout!!!!!!!!

by **davidc** » Wed May 20, 2009 11:09 am

Rockers CT wrote:Dave... if your bike no go.. Let me check with the guys.. we may have a spare bike you can ride.. Its probably not gonna be a triumph but it is a bike.......Give me a shout!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Seth, but I've got to get this fucking machine sorted out. Was just checking it out, testing for spark - ain't got none. Dealer can't take it until Wednesday - a fucking week from today! Think I'll check the pickup coil - that's all I've got left except the ICU, which apparently cannot be checked, at least by the backyard mechanic.

by **Rockers CT** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:02 pm

dang dang dang dang dang dang!!!

by **davidc** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:08 pm

Checked the pickup coil gap, .8mm per spec. Tha's it! Now I'll wait for the shop to check it out. If it's the ICU, all $600 worth, at least it under warranty.
Who knows? Maybe the shop will have it done by Thursday and I'll ride up. Maybe not...shit.

by **Touko** » Wed May 20, 2009 1:29 pm

David, have you checked to see if there is voltage to the coil? How about to the ecu? I would also be checking all ground wires and fuses that pertain to the ignition system. We got to get this thing running!

Touko

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