Broke down R3T in New Jersey.

[GPMAZ]

Sounds like good news Dan. I suspect it will take you quite some time to regain your confidence in the bike.

I wonder if the ignition fix they applied is similar to the Eastern Beaver kit. I installed one last year in hopes of avoiding the ignition switch failure so many have had. You said there were two major electrical problems besides the alarm issue. What was the second issue? As my mileage is approaching yours, I would like to take any other preventative measures possible.

Good luck with Triumph in recouping your expenses. Hopefully they will step up and do the right thing.

 

[dandiego]

That's what I thought. When I asked if they installed the ignition bypass, they hesitated to call it that; for all intents and purposes, I think that's exactly what it was. I was going to install one, anyhow, after all of the advice from other riders on this site, specifically, favorable feedback on the EB installation.

The other issue was a short identified in the harness near the alarm. I need to find out exactly where that was located. I understand that the Metuchen shop folks "jury rigged" it and it failed shortly after leaving their delaership.

I'm working with Triumph USA and I hope they do the right thing. I did what I was supposed to do as a responsible owner and rider; let's see if they do the same. I'll definitely let you know either way, as it'll determine whether I keep this beast or sell it to someone with more confidence in Triumph than I have.

Stay tuned...

I wonder if the ignition fix they applied is similar to the Eastern Beaver kit.

You said there were two major electrical problems besides the alarm issue. What was the second issue?

Good luck with Triumph in recouping your expenses. Hopefully they will step up and do the right thing.

 

[muleskinner]

As a new 011 R3T owner, just what is this ignition by pass fix I keep hearing about?

 

[dandiego]

Google (or the forum search feature) is your friend...

As a new 011 R3T owner, just what is this ignition by pass fix I keep hearing about?

 

[muleskinner]

Wow! Excuse me for asking!

 

[HellFire]

As a new 011 R3T owner, just what is this ignition by pass fix I keep hearing about?

It's not so critical with single headlight models as with duals, but it's still been known to fail on Touring as well.
Keywords to put in the search box for info are ... H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit ... with those search results you should be able to learn all there is on the subject.

Basically it takes the electrical load placed on the ignition switch by the headlights and draws power straight from the battery rather than through the weak-ass ignition switch. The solder points inside the switch get soft from the heat generated by the high amperage and resistance, the softened solder lets the wires come loose from the switch and the bike quits. The fix is replacing the switch and all keyed locks on the bike ... but without the relay bypass it will fail again for the same reason. Triumph will fix it under warranty but won't fix the underlying problem. So eventually you will be paying for the new switches and locks if you don't stop the problem with a bypass.

 

[muleskinner]

Thank you for your time. i will research it. Good karma to ya!

 

[dandiego]

C'mon, Skinner, I just want you to have the best available info. And instead of all of us re-hashing the issue, you can easily and quickly find loads of good stuff by using the search feature.

Don't take it the wrong way, pard...

Wow! Excuse me for asking!

 

[Ygransom]

As a new 011 R3T owner, just what is this ignition by pass fix I keep hearing about?

You can build your own (instructions on site) or jsut go to Eastern Beaver and buy one. On the R3T there is enough room in headlamp for relays or you can go with the fairing length leads and put relays under gas tank.

 

[HellFire]

You can build your own (instructions on site) or jsut go to Eastern Beaver and buy one. On the R3T there is enough room in headlamp for relays or you can go with the fairing length leads and put relays under gas tank.

Yep, and even with touring not being quite so prone to failure the mod will brighten your headlights from pale yellow to BRIGHT white. It's a win-win no matter what you ride.

I thinks it's not so prevalent on bikes in England since the temps are lower and if you rode for hours on end like you do in the states, you would end up in the water anyway. LOL