Troubles and havent even had first ride

[R3Tex]

Triumph dealers suck as a general rule. There are exceptions, but they are rare. The bike will be phenomenal when running, but my experience is that you need to learn to do some things yourself to lessen the impact your local dealer has on you sanity and overall happiness

 

[idk]

I would load newer tune into the bike. If it still has the original tune then it may have idle problems. also, check the TPS to make sure it is set correctly. Check that the low tension leads on the coils are clean and tight. Your bike may also Rev to about 2000 rpm for a couple of seconds before dropping to normal idle. This is not unusual.

I assume that you changed the fuel and oil. It may also need a good hard ride to get rid of the cobwebs.

 

[TURBO200R4]

spray all the throttle linkage with wd40 also the stepper motor
make sure when you turn on the ign. that the stepper moves in and then out.
with the tunecu you can play with the stepper motor its been quite a while so i don't know how to explain it. maybe some one can explain how to move it in and out and spray it using the tunecu.

 

[karl rashleigh]

Triumph dealers suck as a general rule. There are exceptions, but they are rare. The bike will be phenomenal when running, but my experience is that you need to learn to do some things yourself to lessen the impact your local dealer has on you sanity and overall happiness

yeah i agree, i thought because they are authorised and own the supply for all triumph parts that they would be the best to deal with. i was wrong. through this thread i found 2 top mechanics to deal with and one of them isnt that far away.

 

[karl rashleigh]

I would load newer tune into the bike. If it still has the original tune then it may have idle problems. also, check the TPS to make sure it is set correctly. Check that the low tension leads on the coils are clean and tight. Your bike may also Rev to about 2000 rpm for a couple of seconds before dropping to normal idle. This is not unusual.

I assume that you changed the fuel and oil. It may also need a good hard ride to get rid of the cobwebs.

changed oil and fuel, before i put new parts in. yeah i am pretty sure it has an old tune in it thats why i ordered the tune cable and also i heard a few talk about it on this site. the cable arrives this monday so i have been reading up about it and being prepared as much as popssible before i try anything. i have the latest maps for my bike. i read about the 2000rpm problems. i wont know what more will need to be done until i can take it for a ride.

 

[karl rashleigh]

spray all the throttle linkage with wd40 also the stepper motor
make sure when you turn on the ign. that the stepper moves in and then out.
with the tunecu you can play with the stepper motor its been quite a while so i don't know how to explain it. maybe some one can explain how to move it in and out and spray it using the tunecu.

i have been reading about the stepper motor as well, thankyou to everyone for your posts all of the suggestions are going in my little book for future problem solving as well.

 

[CanberraR3]

Triumph dealers suck as a general rule. There are exceptions, but they are rare. The bike will be phenomenal when running, but my experience is that you need to learn to do some things yourself to lessen the impact your local dealer has on you sanity and overall happiness

That's a bit rough. No, actually it's BS. I'd say as a general rule Triumph dealers do the best they can and that most of the problems with slow parts delivery lies in the supply chain. Of course, like in every business, there are f*ckwits who don't know their arse from their elbow and some dealers are going through tough times so overcharge! but there's also plenty of good ones out there. As a general rule, you do need to learn to shop around and get a bit handy unless you don't mind waiting and paying.

 

[ozrider]

hang in there @karl rashleigh you will be pretty happy once you get it all sorted. Have a search as there is a good video on you tube on how to use tuneECU
Have a good read of the instructions and you will be fine.

 

[Mittzy]

If you need parts just post what you need - you never know what some people have in there personal parts inventory . Does not hurt to ask.

 

[karl rashleigh]

That's a bit rough. No, actually it's BS. I'd say as a general rule Triumph dealers do the best they can and that most of the problems with slow parts delivery lies in the supply chain. Of course, like in every business, there are f*ckwits who don't know their arse from their elbow and some dealers are going through tough times so overcharge! but there's also plenty of good ones out there. As a general rule, you do need to learn to shop around and get a bit handy unless you don't mind waiting and paying.

Hi CanberraR3, i hear what you are saying and i can only speak from my experience. the hassle i had was pretty disappointing as in the beggining i was dealing with shop staff who would relay to the mechanic what needed to be done but the information wasnt relayed 3 times and not only that i had 3 different reps to deal with and each did the same. they even forgot what my bike was towed in for as an aprentice took the call, didnt tell anyone and went home so the bike sat in the shop for an extra 4 days as they didnt know what to do with it. everyone makes mistakes and i am really patient but in the past i had local mechanics who know your bike personally and this never happened before. the new mechanic awnsered the phone gave me some tips and will be doing my bike. the others where nice guys but not once did i get to have a chat with the mechanic.