Triumphrat

Jimi_X

Have you metered those fuses? Sometimes a visual inspection isn't enough. It may look OK but may be open.

ErwinM

check for loose/corroded connection at the starter

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Erwin

tc_dick

yeah, my thought would either be ground or ignition switch..

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'07 Silver Bonnie
Seattle, WA

Skyblue62

Might be wrong but I'm sure there's a fuse under the seat next to the CDI unit.

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Ian

jjswetnam

So after all this... it was a bad connection under the fuse BOX. The fuses weren't blown, but one of the connections had just barely slipped out.

Also, the previous owner apparently put in a wrong size fuse... it didn't blow, but it got so hot that it caused the connection to go bad. I didn't even think about fuse sizes, because come to find out, there is supposed to be a fuse box cover ... but I don't have one on my bike!

Problem was fixed by the dealer for $80. After that, I spent the day with my girl... put another 100 miles on her and she started up like a dream every time.

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for your responses and advice. It's cool to have you guys here.

J.

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Jimi_X

Good to hear you're rolling again. Enjoy your ride.

Did you get a cover for your fuse box?

jjswetnam

No cover... yet. I'm gonna try and get one soon...

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webonnielad

Do you have an alarm on it.
My data tool system three gives me the same symptoms when it plays up.
It also has an engine immobilezer on it.

Jon (UK)

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.

webonnielad

You may all have just solved the same problem I have.
I'll let you know.

Jon (UK)

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.