T595 Woes

Check battery voltage as a non charging bike will run for a while then die as it drains the battery

The neutral light is a common issue check the switch is working then I would remove the switch put hylomar or similar on the threads and refit the switch without the sealing washer this should help with the warming up causing the light to fail by seating the switch a little further into the gearbox.
You may need to drain some or all of the oil to do this.

 

Just a thought, how old do you reckon the fuel in the tank was?
Only asking as I had an issue with my Street 765RS when I put fuel in out of a can that was apparently contaminated, bike ran like a pig then stopped, completely drained the tank then added fresh fuel and after a little coughing and spluttering it cleared and ran fine.

 

If its not leaking fuel but smells of fuel, maybe the plugs aren't firing and fuel is getting in your exhaust. Looks like you need to go back to basics - check fuel, plugs, spark, compression, etc. if its turning over there should be enough juice in the battery for it to run.
Do you have a local bike shop who can do a quick fault finding exercise for you ?

Good luck anyway - its a B**** when a new purchase lets you down . Have you triwed asking previous owner ?

 

Although the battery is "fully charged " have you checked the voltage ?
both at rest and during cranking ?

If I remember correctly some of the triumph ecu's were voltage sensitive when it came to starting to prevent starter problems, even though its cranking there may be no spark or insufficient spark to start the bike.

 

Ok that's fine, both should be within the allowances.

Be aware that the fuel line fittings can be easily broken when removing them from the tank plate connectors and to mark each fuel hose to its own connector to ensure correct refitting order.

As already mentioned check the basics

Have you tried restarting the bike since the initial failure, but, after the fuel has had time to evaporate away ?

 

OK - 2 things to say before I dive in on this one.

First - I'm NOT a mechanic/technician and am not really qualified to advise on really technical stuff but, like most old British motorcycle riders (in both senses of the term!), I've been through the mill on more than one occasion when looking to find a mysterious failure.

Second - I suspect nobody on here wants to see you regret your purchase (unless you want to sell it to me for a song in a fit of pique'd frustration! ) and I don't think anybody would want you to think that sticking with a Honda would have been a better - or necessarily more reliable - choice!

Now, may I suggest we go back to basics? The bike ran well for 40 or so miles - well enough to put a smile on your face. You then switched it off and returned to it sometime later (but the same evening, yes?) when it started but died. So, it had all the basic ingredients for running (fuel, oxygen and spark) but one of them 'disappeared' - and hasn't re-appeared since. You say that the injector pump primes and that there's a smell of fuel but no sign of a leak, so I'd suggest it's a fairly safe bet to assume that the fuel hasn't disappeared, and we can also assume that there's enough oxygen in the air of your garage to supply the requisite oxygen, SO ....... it's clearly most likely to be the spark that's gone AWOL.

I'd venture to suggest that the fuel smell - if you're adamant there are no damp patches anywhere - is down to unburnt fuel being expelled through the exhaust and remaining in the atmosphere. If, however, the smell remains, say overnight, then further investigation might be needed.

Yeah, I know, it's a hell of a coincidence that an electrical component should suddenly fail in these circumstances, but I'm pretty sure that eliminating the implausible (not impossible) will lead us to the prime suspect even if that is still highly improbable! Can't remember if the kill switch locks out the starter on these but it's worth checking it's not engaged.

So, if you're willing to do the basics, how do you fancy taking the tank off and pulling at least one spark plug? Then at least, we'll know if we've got the third requisite element? If you can do at least that much it might just save you a long wait for the repair shop work and a big bill. I don't know these models, but, if you're REALLY desperate I will happily come up sometime (not far away being near Wellington in Somerset) and give you a hand if you get a Haynes or Triumph manual.

Failing that, I can bring my trailer and cheque book ........


Good luck,


Adie

 

What a brilliant and concise analysis of the best way to solving the problem, and even an offer of help, what a gent you are sir, that is why this is indeed the best forum on the net - because of its friendly helpful members - (hence why I am still lurking around after the Triumph has gone!).

 

Could be connected to your neutral light problem and the cut out switch on the side stand.
Try started (clutch in of course) with the side stand UP

 

Very kind of you to say, so - thank you.

Yes, I'll happily try my best to help out any fellow motorcyclist but will go an extra mile - or three - if it's a Triumph. Depending on where in Bristol the OP is, I'd be more than happy to pitch up and help - what goes around comes around!

Thanks BB.

Regards,

Adie