Triumphrat

T BRNR · 03-24-2008, 11:50 PM

I just bought the bike a week ago brought it home and the first time i started it had some problems but it did start. The next couple of times it was fine, did not start it for a week (weather is still cold) went out tonight and tried and it started ran bad and died. I can hear the fuel pump kick in, have gas and it was on a battery tender before I tried to start it. The battery did die and i got upset so I'm letting it charge now. I read in the book for cold weather starts open the throttle a little although my dealer said not too. They said to just cycle the fuel pump a couple of times. I really need some help here!!!! Any suggestions on how to start it..

Pinballer · 03-24-2008, 11:54 PM

It's funny. My 03 Speed Triple did not care about the temperature, it always started up in colder weather.

My 02 Daytona is not a cold starter. I have found that hitting the starter for 5 seconds, hitting the kill switch, then hitting the starter until it starts seems to work...usually about 10 seconds (which is about 5 seconds longer than I am comfortable with). Once it is started, I give it the slightest throttle until it roughness clears up and then let it do it's thing for a minute, then hit the road.

T BRNR · 03-25-2008, 12:06 AM

I will be giving it another go tomorrow. I agree with you I hate letting it turn over that long and I will give it a little gas once it decides to start

nycdread · 03-25-2008, 12:46 AM

I have an 06 with the same issue. Unfortunately the 06's are notoriously hard starters. I've found this combination to work.

1)Turn the bike on
2)Crank the starter for 1-2 seconds (it won't start)
3)Hit the kill switch to OFF (not the ignition)
4)Count to 10
5)Turn kill switch to ON
6)Immediately crank the starter (it should start now)

This works pretty well 8 out of 10 times after the bike is cold in the morning. If it doesn't work the first time, repeat the steps. Don't keep cranking it on and on, it will do more harm than good.

Good Luck!

William Kidd · 03-25-2008, 01:01 AM

I bought a left over 06 in December. Haven't been able to get out on it yet but have had hard starts since the git go. It even threw a MIL code this weekend (Lambda sensor failed to heat). I borrowed an OBD II code reader and cleared the light. No MIL since. I know idling is not good for it but it's the only way I have to even listen to the new bike.
Any particular reason 06's are hard starters? I know they are a bit of a bastard bike, a little 1050 & a little 955, but I haven't seen anything published that might give a clue why.
WK

bradtx · 03-25-2008, 07:48 AM

t brnr, Your dealer is correct about not using the throttle.

The number one priority is to have a fully charged battery. Number two is to have good battery connections. The Sagem ECU is particularily sensitive to low voltage and can cause all sorts of problems with a low battery.

WK, The only real difference for the '06 D955i is the use of crankcases internally clearanced for the 1050's greater stroke. The S3's and ST's 'improved cylinder head' is just the D955i head.

Brad

rickster · 03-26-2008, 01:29 AM

My dealer installed an extra ground cable between the battery and engine. This seemed to help, but after the bike sits for more than a few days it still has to crank for 4-6 seconds before it'll start.

Japawhat02 · 03-26-2008, 11:33 PM

its normal just hold that button down til it sttarts, and dont touch the throttle. And never let your battery die, that will make your bike do some funky stuff. Dont ask me how i know

Brooksie · 03-27-2008, 10:36 PM

I did the "cycle the fuel pump" thing for a while too. Eventually, the thing quit. The bike sat (like most 955i's recently) for a long time after being built. Fuel pumpthing will help in the cold, if it continues into summer, get it warranteed quickly.

T BRNR · 03-28-2008, 02:28 AM

Well the dealer called me back and I'm going to take it in. They are thinking it needs a new battery, plugs, and needs to be remapped. Thanks for everyones help and i will let you know what the outcome will be!!!! Thank goodness for warrantys...