Bonneville Won't Start

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by Guillermo salinas, Sep 27, 2020.

  1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  1. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

    Feb 25, 2017
    3,358
    800
    Nr Biggar
    Not sure what we are supposed to be looking at but those mating faces on the castings need careful cleaning off with something like a box cutter blade. Don’t score the metal! It looks like you have done a bit and clean the debris out of the motor.
     
  2. 45Brit2017

    45Brit2017 Well-Known Member

    May 30, 2017
    146
    93
    UK
    Wow, that side cover makes me cringe! You should NEVER hit a cast cover like that, or take a crate bar anywhere near one!

    I’ve never taken the cover off my T100 but I have had to deal with this on my Yamaha XT500. The procedure is to remove all the screws, then tap the cover LIGHTLY at right-angles to the screws, parallel to the joint face, using a SMALL hide-faced mallet.

    Work your way around the joint, tapping as you go.

    If this doesn’t work, get a sharp knife, a Stanley knife or similar. Place the blade on the gasket edge and again, tap lightly with the small hide-faced mallet. Continue around the joint, to cut the gasket.

    The cover will probably drop off during this operation. If not, repeat above stages.

    This might take a while, but it is very effective sooner or later, and doesn’t risk damaging anything.

    Clean the exposed joint faces by lightly scraping with a sharp blade. Finish by rubbing with a plastic scourer, if necessary.
     
  3. Guillermo salinas

    Guillermo salinas Well-Known Member

    Aug 17, 2019
    161
    93
    Azusa
    The crow bar was for show. I was able to use a mallet and get it off. I cleaned up the metal as best I can and added a gasket and some gasket maker just in case I scratched the metal. Routing the cable was challenging but got done. I have to wait 24 hr for the seal to cure. I also gaped the opening at 8mm. Let's see if the sensor error goes away and have no leaks. I added a triumph gasket but missed the picture. Thanks for all the help.

    20201106_221422.jpg

    20201106_230457.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 5
  4. Guillermo salinas

    Guillermo salinas Well-Known Member

    Aug 17, 2019
    161
    93
    Azusa
    The check engine light is still on but the bike did start. Will the code clear itself or must I clear it with the software?
     
Loading...

Share This Page