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Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by 2wheeledant, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. 2wheeledant

    2wheeledant Member

    Aug 10, 2014
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    Hi anyone else find the bonnie cools very quickly & you need to use the choke at the first setting, all the time to start?:rolleyes:
     
  2. Not me....mine doesn't need any choke at all, even when its clap cold. That may change as the colder weather comes, but over the few months i've owned it, i can honestly say i haven't needed it.
    All i do is open the throttle very slightly, hit the button, and away she goes, ticks over perfect as well.
     
  3. 2wheeledant

    2wheeledant Member

    Aug 10, 2014
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    South Shields
    Mine has different fins than yours could be that?
     
  4. Beiciwr

    Beiciwr Member

    Aug 21, 2014
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    Wales
    You're not alone. My 2011 Bonnie needs choke every time.
     
  5. 2wheeledant

    2wheeledant Member

    Aug 10, 2014
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    Have now spoken to Triumph, you are supposed too!
     
  6. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
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    I'll second that
     
  7. 2wheeledant

    2wheeledant Member

    Aug 10, 2014
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    I think it depends on the year!
     
  8. Bonnie2014

    Bonnie2014 Well-Known Member

    Aug 25, 2014
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    I have a 4 week old 2014 mag wheel Bonnie, and it needs choke every time I start her.
     
  9. Eric_H

    Eric_H Member

    Oct 17, 2014
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    Blackburn, Lancashire
    I have a 2011 SE and it gets colder than a witches tit within minutes of switching off the ignition - I always use full choke from cold and half choke when it's been run for a while.
     
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