Why are the gaskets on my Triumph Bonneville leaking?
While the gaskets do wear out, hence their routine replacement around 12,000 miles, more often than not, the gasket isn’t actually to blame— it’s the washers used to bolt down the cams that are leaking.
What are the most common problems with a Triumph Bonneville?
1 Downshifting Problems 2 Starting Problems 3 Loud Squealing Brake Pads 4 Exhaust Popping On Deceleration 5 Cam Cover Gasket Oil Leak 6 Corrosion Issues
Can a bad ignition switch cause a Bonneville to die?
If replacing the battery doesn’t prevent dead battery symptoms, a bad regulator/rectifier can cause problems that seem to be coming from the battery. We’ve also met a few instances where the culprit was a worn ignition switch.
Why does my Triumph Bonneville make a squeaking noise?
If brake rotors are warped, riders can expect to hear sounds that range from a low-pitched squeak to a heavy thumping noise upon applying their breaks. This is usually the situation for bike-owners who don’t keep up with brake pad changes, as worn pads result in the metal to metal contact.
While the gaskets do wear out, hence their routine replacement around 12,000 miles, more often than not, the gasket isn’t actually to blame— it’s the washers used to bolt down the cams that are leaking.
1 Downshifting Problems 2 Starting Problems 3 Loud Squealing Brake Pads 4 Exhaust Popping On Deceleration 5 Cam Cover Gasket Oil Leak 6 Corrosion Issues
If replacing the battery doesn’t prevent dead battery symptoms, a bad regulator/rectifier can cause problems that seem to be coming from the battery. We’ve also met a few instances where the culprit was a worn ignition switch.
If brake rotors are warped, riders can expect to hear sounds that range from a low-pitched squeak to a heavy thumping noise upon applying their breaks. This is usually the situation for bike-owners who don’t keep up with brake pad changes, as worn pads result in the metal to metal contact.