Triumphrat

kilda

Went for a 4 day ride last week on the legend. My first big run. All was well except on 3 occasions over the 1300klm run the bike faded on me - losing all power. When I pulled over and restarted away she went. Anyone been there and done that?
Cheers Kilda

JWoodsie

Yeah mate it sounds like the old tip over valve thingie. Try opening the fuel cap when it does it, if you hear a hissing thats it.
Also could be a blocked or partially blocked fuel tap filter. Or the little duckbill filter in the fuel line where it tees to the carbies. Mines got a little sintered bronze filter there, but some others have said theres a plastic duckbill filter.
Hope this helps

j98sprint

And if it's not what JWoodsie mentions it's probably the pick-up sensor. Also known as the crank position sensor. Common problem, inexpensive and easy to change out.

j98sprint

kilda

Couldn't give me a bit more on what/where is the pick up sensor j98sprint?
I'm very much the bignner.
Cheers Kilda

SWare

I thought of mentioning the pick up sensor as well.
I haven't had a problem with mine but from what i've read the bike would have to cool a bit before it would run again. Your description makes it sound like it will start moments after it dies. That would make me think the tip over valve or gas cap vent.

The pick up sensor is under the right hand crank cover.
Two screws and unplug is about it. There is an air gap to check during re installation.

Here is a picture that shows the sensor pretty well.



Stan

[ This message was edited by: SWare on 2005-10-07 19:10 ]