20 Most Recent 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Sounds like your battery is dead.

Which model triumph have you got please?

Most likely cause is the battery. The other problem could be in the charging system.Start the bike and measure the voltage at the battery with the battery fully charged (charged the battery with a trickle charger like battery tender)Should read in the 14 v or higher range. If it doesn't the problem is probably the stator or voltage regulator.

Ok not much to go on but is it in neutral? go check. I spent a day trouble shooting because I left it in gear. On a Triumph Sprint you need to pull the clutch in also.

Your Sprint has no choke as its injected and fuel is controlled by the ECM. So this said there are a few possible things to check.1 TPS throttle position sensor voltage.2 Barametric pressure sensor (MAP)3 Do you use fuel containing ethanol, injected bikes hate the stuff, makes them hard to start. Number 3 is an easy thing to try, 1 and 2 you will need to look at the ECM with a computer. Its very easy and the cable to connect to your laptop is about $14. OBD2 to USB cable.

sounds like valves

Problem is that you have got blocked breather on tank causing a vacuum stopping the flow either drain some fuel off or have the bike running without cap on

Sounds like something has clogged one of the pilot jets in the carburators. You can figure out which one by feeling which pipe is cold after running for a short time. Probably best to clean all 3 carbs while you have them off.

Left side is #1, Right side is #3.The firing order is 1,2,3.

SOunds most likely to be a connecting rod lower end bearing.

With a fault like this it could be a failing coil, a blocked fuel filter or a failing fuel pump. Try the fuel filter first as it is the easiest to replace.

the wiring is probs stuffed

possibly a loose connection, or bad ignition component. sometimes they are hard to diagnose without actually listening to the problem.popping at high RPM would indicate a valve spring problem, or lean mixture. popping at low RPM could be a lean problem also.

Do you have power on the bike, do the lights work, horn work, does the battery have a good charge.

check oil level,, sounds like you need to set cam gaps/tappets.

Try the fingers from a marigold glove. cut them off and use them to protect the plugs and caps.

2008 Models

• Each of the three 2008 models (Rocket III, Touring and Classic) had a liquid-cooled, dual-overhead-cam inline three-cylinder 2294cc engine. The Rocket III--with a base a base MSRP of $14,999--weighed 704 lbs. with gas and produced 140 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 147 foot-lbs. of torque at 2,500 rpm. The Touring edition had an MSRP starting at $16,999 that increased to $17,299 and had two-tone paint. The Classic edition had an MSRP of $15,699 and focused around "laid-back" ergonomics, as stated by Triumph, and had identical performance as the Rocket III.

2009 Models

• The same models from 2008 carried over into 2009. The Rocket III, Touring edition and Classic edition also have the same performance specifications as the 2008 models respectively.

2010 Models

• The Rocket III Roadster edition released for the first time in 2010. Triumph labeled it by saying, "[The] Roadster moves out of pure cruiser territory and transcends into that of the ultimate muscle street fighter." The Roadster is available in metallic or matte black. MSRP for the Roadster is $13,999. Powered by a 2294cc inline three-cylinder motor, which produces 146 bhp at 5,750 rpm and 163 foot-lbs. of torque at 2,750cc, the Roadster brakes with Nissan four-piston fixed calipers equipped with a Nissan anti-lock braking system (ABS) to the front and Brembo two-piston floating caliper with Nissan ABS to the rear. Filled with gas, the 2010 Roadster weighs 807 lbs. For those interested in touring, the 2010 Rocket Touring edition comes standard with a headlight, luggage rack, adjustable passenger backrest, adjustable highway peg mounts, Roadster windscreen, auxiliary lamps, quick release sissy bar and aesthetic upgrades like drilled oval mirrors. MSRP for the Touring edition is $16,999 or $17,299, with two-tone paint. The Touring edition does not come standard with an anti-lock braking system. Weighing 869 lbs. filled with fuel, the Touring edition produces 105 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 150 foot-lbs of torque at 2,000 rpm.

batt is low--shud always be 12.6volts for ignition-charge or replace--try using jumper cables from a car-u cud gidit started and will idle ruff til it strengthens

bad or warn third gear

Carbureted engines like the Triumph have always been cold natured and that is why they have a choke. Try backing the idle mixture screw out a quarter turn. That may help.