20 Most Recent 1995 Triumph Triumph Thunderbird Questions & Answers

Hi, Sounds like either your thermostat isn't working, or the switch on the side of the rad which tells the fan to switch on is faulty. They are cheap and easy to replace using a Haynes manual or similar.

Something has to be fubar with the main jet circuit of carb. That explains why it starts and then shortly thereafter shuts down. Also explains why when you give it gas it cuts out cold. U have ignition but NO engine will run without proper fuel flow.

Looks like there are either 3 or 4 screws holding the chrome cover down to the tank. Remove these screws and you should be able to get the the speedo pretty easy.

Hi, the good news is if you have a spark then the igniter is working, the igniter either works and you get a spark, or it doesnot work and you dont get a spark, if the bike was ecu then that may be different issue, what area r u from

1. Bad spark plugs or wires or mags

yes its very simple u need to remove the rear wheels and the bracket at the same time so that u have the access of changing the pad s or anything...

Try bikebandit.com or cheapcycleparts.com. If the part is no longer available, you may be able to find one on ebay.

commonly known as the idle screw-- a brass screw with a slot in the head and a small spring underneath in the base of the carby.

Sounds to me like the bike is not recharging thebattery as it runs, and when you turn of the ignition the battery regains about 30%of its charge which allows you to run again, connect a multi meter to the battery with the ignition off, you should have 12 to 14 volts preset, now run the bike the voltage should rise to aprox 12-16 volts DC any readin lower than 12 volts could indicate a charging problem, hope this helps

Get the main fuse checked.This main fuse gives power to all other fuses in the fuse box.This is main battery fuse.When this fuse blows the bike will loose all its power.Open the side cover and access the main fuse and replace it.Then check.The bike should get power.If the problem is same after replacing main fuse then its wiring problem, the battery or battery connecting terminals are not connected right.--------- The voltage to battery, the stator,the ignition switch the fuse box under the seat needs to be checked.--------- The main fuse is typically located outside the fuse box on the starter solenoid or next to it. Follow the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid and look there.-------- This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

the play in the shaft that your flywheel is causing your issue-you need to find the reason for that 1/2 inch wobble, although the most obvious would probably be a rear main bearing.or a bent (?) crankshaft...ask your rebuilder to double check the bendix gear operation on the starter, but it sounds like your problems are not the starter based on your description.

it takes a lot of work to get carbs out first u need to loosen all clamps losen air box remove boots from carbs and slide the tripple pack out left side of bike its gonna take some wiggling no need to remove throttle cable or choke cable bowl r very easy to open once u have them out of bike use some zip tyes to hold them to frame only open one bowl at a time so not to mix up internals between carbsdo not i repeat do not separate carbs u will be soooo sad. there is a small pin and spring on back of float slide out pin and take out float and spring remember which way spring and float were atatched take a picture for refrence if your carb boots r worn and cracked now is a good time to replace them since u have the carbs out since it is such a pain to get them out

I guess it could be. MY first thing is to verify that hte battery is good under a lo0ad test.

You could buy a more powerful spark plug that will light the gas easier.

Check the oil pump and the oil. If the oil is too thin or the oil pump is worn, that can cause untold damage to your engine!

fork oil replacement and seals fixed mine when it did that. Like you, I also tried to adjust the settings to no avail, then replaced oil to proper level for both sides, and presto, fixed.

sounds like a fuel problem, maybe blocking fuel tap pickup in the tank, they often have filters on the ends inside the tank, If it has a vacumn opperated fuel tap, they can sometimes stick shut, if so try turning it to PRI between on and reserve, next time it happens.
Its not likely to be anything electrical if it starts again so quickly