Broke down

[idk]

 

[cootertwo]

Not to venture too far off topic, but I've wondered, if your bike ain't running, how do they get it up on that flat bed. I know the beds tilt, but how did they get it up there? winch? 3 or 4 big men?

 

[Jag]

A sad day

Sad indeed, but at least it's not being repossessed!!

 

[mr hunt]

FFS man at least cover it over with a genuine HD bike cover - RK size should fit...

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

FFS man at least cover it over with a genuine HD bike cover - RK size should fit...

The driver told me it was the first Triumph He'd towed, I said yeah? What do you see most of?
Harley's was his reply

 

[vanguard138]

I bought a new battery in February. It died after being brought back from the dealer. Charged it overnight and it is fuxed. Dealer is supposed to have another on warranty coming. Geez....

 

[Gregger]

Sad indeed, but at least it's not being repossessed!!

Repossessed......nope! Possessed........probably!

 

[1olbull]

Aren't you keyless @1olbull ? Did you flip the kill back on before walking away? How old is the battery? If you got it started, there's only two reasons it wouldn't last til home: battery won't take a charge, or alternator. I'd say most likely time for (another) new battery?

and @idk

I am indeed keyless.
I have been unable to break the bad habit of using the kickstand to kill the engine.
Went to my buddies funeral and left the kill switch on which i turn left the headlights on.
1,5 to 2 hours later and DOA. Guages came on and sweep ocurred but not enough juice to start engine.
Got a jump from a diesel pickup, fired right up, unhooked cables immediately. After running for a couple minutes I left for home.
All was good until 2 miles later when EVERYTHING went dead. No instrument lights, no sweep, nothing. FOB was dead as well showing no green.
Ken @DEcosse has been helping me and I be sure it shall get fixed. Will find out more tomorrow . . .

 

[cr0ft]

Three years and counting on my Shorai lithium-iron battery. Drained it once, but no issues thus far, in spite of two winters worth of winter storage.

The driver told me it was the first Triumph He'd towed, I said yeah? What do you see most of?
Harley's was his reply

Well, to be fair, there are a ****ton of Harleys out there in America compared to Triumphs.

 

[1olbull]

You might want to read this about brake fluids. One thing i've learned about dealerships when it comes to the Rocket if they're not on the ball your goose is cooked...
http://www.britcycle.com/Manuals/DOT5.htm

GOOD read - Thanks!