Triumph Bobber Black Project, Fitting the Motone Oil Temperature Gauge! & the cold kills the Bobber!
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2024
- Part of the long running Bonneville Bobber Black project. It would seem that the recent Sub zero temperatures have killed the Bobber but we still went ahead and fitted the Oil Temperature Gauge from Motone customs. Suitable for all modern Bonneville models!
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I feel sorry for the Brits. Here in Oz, I took the Bullet for a 300 km ride yesterday in 35°c blue sky weather. They say it'll be 37°on Sunday. Thanks, Five×Great-grandfather, for stealing that tea. Best decision ever made.
Keep original filler cap in your pocket in case someone steals the gage
A simple trick to see if the gauge is well calibrated : dipp it in boiling water, if it shows 100 degrees it’s okay. When your Bonny is equipped with the original U lock holder under the injectors, it interferes with the U lock.
Dont panic Stu...I'm sure Triumphs wonderfully helpful customer aftersales service will be only too willing to help and assist in any way possible re the bobber !!!.... 😂😂😂
Retired marine who spent just a little bit in Norway and found my wind chill chart the other day , if your travelling at 35 mph and it’s 10c it’s really 4 c ,so minus ➖ 2 will be - 8 c nice . I wonder if the missus would knit a nice little cover for my mobile . I’ve got a triumph 660 sport kept outside -4 last night but start’s every time , reason it’s trickle charged with a 10 watt Optimate solar panel,, feeds in about . 07 amps and of course only in the daytime , but bike hasn’t failed me since using 😊👍👍
The Bobber is always on a maintainer so I will be surprised if its is the battery!
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the bobber in the cold weather - I was out riding in -2 degree weather a few weeks back. Bike started up with minor protest. It was me that struggled the most, had to stop every 15 minutes to get feeling back in my hands 😂
I had the same issue with my 2018 T120 among other issues! Turned out to be the ECUs Triumph uses They cant cope with low temperatures. Dealer said it was normal and within spec! I ride Royal Enfields now never had any bother!
Did you try starting it with the kickstand up?
Looks alright, a bit steampunky!
I had exactly those symptoms on a 2017 Mini during the original lockdown. I’d kept it charged but not driven for 3 months, the battery appeared to be fully charged, 12.75, but had still found a way to die. Replacing battery was the (expensive)cure.
I'd suggest first port of call is the battery earth lead. Causes all sorts of weird and wonderful behaviour with the Bobber if it's not earthed properly! Cheers! 🙄👍
I ordered one. Very pleased. Top quality. Looks rather good on my 2015 T100 865cc.
Side stand?
A good video, thank you Stuart. Good luck with the starting problem. I wonder if Motone will make one finished in brass, like the oil filler cap I bought from the a while ago? Must look up the oil. temp. parameters, if I can find them. Very tempting to get - who doesn’t like a good gauge? Let us know how the starting problem was resolved Stuart - as I’m sure you will.
Cool bit of kit that.
Snazzy looking bit of kit there. It would be a absolute buy if they made one that would fit a road king classic!
Brilliant video as always Stuart and I love those little gauges 😊👍🏻
Good morning Stu. Another good video. Shame the Bobber wouldn’t start. Hope it doesn’t cost you a new battery. I’ve thought of fitting a gauge to my Interceptor but wasn’t sure how accurate they were.
Got something like that on my 350 Classic.
Nice instrument. I also notice that you now have a white ‘outside the local saloon’ type bar on your driveway, is that where you tie up the mule when returning from a ride?
Thank you for the videos as usual!
Thank You Edward!
Stu (I’m not sure if you have electricity in your garage) but have you considered putting a small greenhouse anti frost heater in there during the extreme weather that should help I think…
Here in Aussie it's 30' on Gold Coast, 36' in 2days ! Too hot Stu'....
Weather is not good, rivers are close to flood .Lotsa storms.
Here in the UK we had big floods. Yesterday was -8C. Forecast is more warm rain next week. I'm guessing more floods. If one thing the UK is good at is a variable climate. 🤣🤣🤣
You should surely use a lithium battery that gives a weight savings of 5-8 pounds and you can take the battery inside to keep it warm and use a USB plug like a computer for charging / maintaining. Mine for the Moto Guzzi V7 is 1.3 pounds from the original of nine pounds! Starts with a roar immediately each time as there are more cranking amps. I understand that this helps with a brighter spark, etc., for improved handling and longevity of the engine.
Thank you as always for the little jobs though off-season for you! I am in Miami with the air conditioning on!
I'm guessing it would also fit the air cooled Bonnies. edit, just checked and all Bonnies and associated models from 2001 to present.
another edit ten days later. bought one of these for my air cooled 2007 T100 and fitting today found that the temperature probe is too long. suggest this is only for water cooled models not all as Motone state.
I've always been surprised by which vehicles will start in the cold. My 2003 vw passat v6 4motion wagon would never start below -20°F, 5w40 oil. The volvo 240s that my wife and I drive nowadays fire up no problem in -40°F
I saw you have four motorcycles. You are a blessed man. 🙏 😅
A pitty it was a nogo for the bobber. I used to have a Suzuki VZ800 that didn't like the cold either and ate a battery every winter, it happens. But being honest, even my Classic 500 needs 4 to 5 kicks before coming alive in the morning with weather like this, my Interceptor 650 does a bit better, but then again I upgraded the relays on both bikes knowing the original ones are prone to failure. Personally, I would not get such a doo-da, even for my air cooled RE's as I prefer the bare essentials look, but I can understand it makes a nice accessory and the craftmanship looks good on this and seems to mesh in well with the aesthetics of the bike.
Battery leads, earth, both ends of leads. Battery. Good starting points. I'm a grease monkey. I'd put my booster pack to the battery. If this works it's battery or connections there. Good luck in this weather. My tools are like ice cubes.👍🤣
Never fear overheat, modern bikes with water cool are real good at keeping itself cool. Heck I was impressed by an air cool RE bullet 350 which had zero problem running hot in 32C/89F weather.
Both my air-cooled RE's (Classic 500 an interceptor 650) seem to handle warm weather well (the few instances in Irish climate permitting 😄) Maybe older bullets can be more sensitive, but I think since the UCE engines they pump up a lot of oil that helps with the cooling. Not skimming on the quality of the oil is definitely a factor, plus both of my RE's are fitted with FuelX mods that run them a bit richer for some extra oomph at the lower RPM's. I did own an 1972 Enfield India Bullet 350 as my first ever bike that had some issues running too hot, but I think my 18 years old self was equally to blame for poring in the cheapest crud I could find and then trying to keep up with my buddies Yamaha RD350 😂
The triumph 1200 engines should really have a bigger rad. It looks good but my fan comes on alot even when it's cold. When it's hot it's almost unbearable
@@frankysworld Oh yeah, I should have clarified. Your engine won't care but it's your crotch that have a problem. My good Indian friend kept telling me it's fine because the Bike was made for Indian weather. Unless the overheat indicator come up, your bike is fine but not your crotch. haha...
@@tonecao4358 ahaha brilliant! I do have to state I like to take care of my crotch, testified by replacing the standard factory seat on my Classic 500 with a super comfy springed leather seat, of course handmade in India! 😁
Can you comment on the Triumph T-120 Quality issues? Are they having anymore transmission shifting issues.? Just the overall integrity of these Triumph motorcycles... You commented they run a little hot. I was at a Triumph dealership today and saw the new T-120. Very nice looking. The radiator on the bike seemed extremely small for a bike like this. Your comments would be well taken.
I get chilled when it's -3°C, but I get COLD if it's -3°F!
I assume you meant the former. :-)
I picked up a new Triumph-branded OptiMate 5 for £40 at Kempton Park auto jumble and never looked back: -3 degrees this morning in London and the bike started faultlessly. The battery is 6 years old.
Exactly what the Bobber is hooked up to!
Hello Stuart, the thought occurred to me, if the battery is frozen, can it crack the case and if so, when it thaws, will battery acid leak on to the frame??
Cheers Keith
DAM!!!! That’s another “OVER £100!!!!” you have cost me!!! Got a Celsius Oil Temp Gauge, and……………..a very nice set of brass clock covers for my Bonneville!!!
Don’t know who Shorn is, but his scrotum has saved me a few bob!!! 😮
I would go for Fahrenheit ( did I spell it properly ) as I always quote the hot weather in F and the cold in C 😂 , guess its because we went decimal in my early learning years.. Bloody hell its nearly 100 degrees out there, Bbrrr its freezing cold out there -3c
Just realised l do that! Similar education chronology too
The U.K. stopped using the old Fahrenheit measurements back in the early seventies. Most Europeans under the age of 65 really don’t need to know about the old measurements. (They only need to know that when ordering a glass of wine it can either be regular (250cl) or large (330cl…) they don’t seem to worry about much else these days..
A very common thing in England
I have to wonder if an oil temperature gauge is needed. The motorcycle's engine is oil and water-cooled. It is designed to operate within normal use and temperature ranges. Even if you install a temperature gauge, will it actually affect your riding? At what temperature would you stop or change your ride? It might look cool but is like putting lipstick on a pig considering the price.
When was last time you rode it on a ride?
A frozen battery? It may be worth checking it Stu to ensure the casing hasn't cracked. You don't want battery acid leaking onto your bike when it thaws.....
OK, Stu, That temperature guage looks the part, but it also looks far too easy for someone to steal it, pity there's no facility for a locking screw or anything else to prevent it from being stolen.
Is this available for the RE Interceptor 650?
Look cool
Frozen battery? Probably not cold enough for that. I had a battery freeze but it was -25F. I’d say you got a bad main battery ground that rears it head with a cold battery. Probably happened when you did all that fiddly farting around putting the rear turn signals on.
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Been commuting 30 miles each way to work in London, at all of -6 on my KTM Duke 390, brrrrr
I waunder what temperature is normal
Went to order one for my Bonneville ,out of stock must have been a run on these.
Yes I was told yesterday that they have now run out but will be restocking soon!
@@stuartfillinghamgot my name down to be notified when back in stock.
Hi , do you know if Motone will do a Oil Temperature gauge for Royal Enfields ?
I have spoken to them about it!
Morning Stewart. Seems as if the cold in Chicago has killed many EV batteries too? 😂😂😂
So EVs are the future, bar n humbug more like. Flat battery or not your bike is looking good sir 👍.
So cold weather is prejudicial to batteries?
But not EV's correct?
Wonderful short video on a smart little thing to have. Not sure why all companies dont have that on the bike. All cars have a heat dial!
No they don't. I have a BMW X5 and to my amazement no engine heat gauge!
@@jamiescott-hopkinssorry to hear that. My gas cap on my 2000 dodge dakota has had my engine light on for 10 years.
Morning Stuart,
How strange! I was looking at this last night on Motone's website. Please let us know when the Bobber fires up how it is or maybe a tiny snippet video on it all the best 😎👍
I've also noticed, your very quick to blame Triumph , getting a bit tiring now .
Go and watch another channel then instead of moaning like a teenage girl. If you dont know the history of this channels dealings with Triumph you are commenting out of ignorance which I'm afraid is your failing, not mine!
I seem to have touch a nerve there Mr Stuartfillingham and the remarks you made "moaning like a teenage girl" are far from the truth , all i mentioned was your very quick to blame Truimph as other people have said, now maybe if you dont like people commenting on your channel deactivate the 'comments section ' ....oh by the way ...i am NOT a teenage girl , i look forward to seeing you 😘