Triumphrat

McBike

I have a questions about 2 items in my owners manual.

1. It instructs you to remove the battery cable before changing
the headlight bulb.

2. It warns you not to run out of fuel because it could do damage
to the catalytic converter.

An input would be appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

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smartin108

Can't comment on the fuel issue, but the reason for the suggestion to disconnect the battery cable for a headlight bulb swap is because there is a jungle of wiring and connectors inside the headlight cowl.

CAPTDON

They got them on Bonne's now?? Havent seen one yet. Where do they put it??

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CAPT D

McBike

I guess that that means there are live wires in there, even with the ignition off.

Thanks
Mike

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fastbike

Its typical liability stuff. All connectors are multi-plug w/ no exposed ends. The bulb can easily be changed w/o disconnecting battery. I'm sure some markets have cats. Triumph has only one manual version. There are always hot wires.

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drlapo

the cats are in the mufflers
you can see the "honeycomb" if you look into the inlet

Baltobonneville

When did they start with catalytic converters in the US models?

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.