What to do if your Bonneville engine is misfiring?
If that does not solve it do as Tigcraft has said and change your plugs, there is every chance a new plug could be faulty, it may spark when out of the cylinder but not under compression. Then look at plug leads, plug caps etc. Changing only one thing at a time until you eliminate the problem.
Why does my Bonneville spark when out of compression?
As suggested earlier you may be leaving your choke on for too long which is too rich and flooding your engine. If that does not solve it do as Tigcraft has said and change your plugs, there is every chance a new plug could be faulty, it may spark when out of the cylinder but not under compression.
What’s the problem with my 2009 Bonneville SE?
Hello, I have a 2009 Bonneville SE which has developed an annoying habit. I start it up on the choke , warm it up etc. but for the first mile or so it backfires and generally misbehaves ! If I then open up the throttle for a quick burst it seems to drive through it , then everything is fine.
Why is the fuel popping on my Bonneville?
There is no fault showing on the instruments either, so would be really grateful for any ideas please……? Hi filbay, this is usually a symptom of running rich with SAI in place, the popping is unburnt fuel getting burnt off when it hits the fresh oxygenated air injected just after the exhaust valve’s.
Why does my Triumph Bonneville have no ignition?
At this point I checked to make sure all ignition wires were intact, gas in the tank, no leaks, fuses OK, etc. Everything seemed to be in order. I had battery power for lights and signals, and enough to even turn the engine over… just no spark-no start. I figured that one of the main electrical components had failed… coil, wires, plugs, etc.
Is there a CDI limiter for the Triumph Bonneville?
I went online and started searching “bonneville ignition control unit” and discovered there were many posts by Triumph owners with similar experiences to mine. After reading through the various options to fix the problem I decided to try the Procom, Programmable Hi-Performance CDI product available from NewBonneville.
Where to Park a Triumph Bonneville in traffic?
I pulled in the clutch and the engine was dead. The starter would turn the engine over, but it would not start. So, since I was in the left lane and there was traffic to my right, I coasted to the center of the highway and parked near the concrete dividing barrier wall.
Is the ignition control unit on my triumph failing?
At the end I read about the ignition control unit possibly failing. I went online and started searching “bonneville ignition control unit” and discovered there were many posts by Triumph owners with similar experiences to mine.