ET: Engine (Twin) Still Can't Start My Twin, Replaced Mag, But Not A Pop
- Thread starter CarlHungness
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Arrgh! As noted, in over 30 years of ownership this is the first time the Beast hasn't started for me and I've been
a student of the machine all the while. I am still SO baffled when Glen was able to start the bike, and she kept
on running, and why I couldn't get it going again. I had run the Lucas for about 10 years prior to the B-TH, so
sure thought I knew how to make her go. But after watching Glen Bewley's starting technique, I've modified mine.
It's been a pretty good learning experience, and sure appreciate all the help from the VOC membership. Thanks.
Must have been very frustrating.
When faced with problems I tend not to sleep well.
Have found myself lying in bed going through the processes and figuring out a problem, Eureka, jumping out of bed and back into the workshop.
On the plus side there is nothing quite like the sound of a dormant bike firing back into life.
Some very useful advice in this thread from experienced riders from all over the globe I have learned some stuff from following your trial.
I have said it before I know.. we are very lucky to have all the combined big brains and Vincent experience here on the forum.
Al
When faced with problems I tend not to sleep well.
Have found myself lying in bed going through the processes and figuring out a problem, Eureka, jumping out of bed and back into the workshop.
On the plus side there is nothing quite like the sound of a dormant bike firing back into life.
Some very useful advice in this thread from experienced riders from all over the globe I have learned some stuff from following your trial.
I have said it before I know.. we are very lucky to have all the combined big brains and Vincent experience here on the forum.
Al
Beautifully spoken Al! It was a very instructive discussion. I quickly got the idea that it must be a carb (jetbloc) problem, I had exactly the same thing a few years back which was solved by ultrasonic cleaning the completely disassembled carbs for an hour, but understood Carl had tried that too.