Crap, I just barely limped into my motel before dark.
Symptoms: Over the last 200 miles the bike started having hesitation issues as I was taking off.
The last 50 were pretty bad but once I got rolling on open highway it seemed OK.
15 miles ago I hit traffic and had to keep pulling in the clutch to keep it from dying.
It seems to idle fine.
It also seems like the fan keeps running in gear.
What I changed today:
1. Added blue Loctite to battery bolts before I left this morning as they kept loosening every few days the whole trip. It would lose power and eventually stall until I retightened them (as per RAA West incident).
Stopped and retightened the terminals as the Locktite ain’t doing Jack (ran into a fellow Rocketeer).
Q. Could sloppy application of LT cause electrical issues?
2. Added fuel treatment in case rough take off was due to water/bad gas.
3. I noticed the radiator reservoir was empty and filled it to max with Hy-per Cool Super Coolant.
My tank is under the left side cover and maybe I hit a relay putting it back on but I don’t have my manual to see what’s in there. I’ll check in the am that all are seated well...
4. Pushed on fuses but didn’t inspect yet.
Bike starts fine so I think the clutch sensor is probably OK.
I have some tools with me so I can try other checks in the morning if you fine folks have some suggestions.
I’m close to Miami so I’m also looking for a recommended repair facility to call if I can’t sort it out tomorrow.
I see Triumph Miami, TripleTriumph and another dealer up in Pompano...
TIA