01 Triumph Bonneville Carbs

Hello, new to the forum. I just purchased an 01 Triumph Bonneville with 12k miles on it. I bought it from a family friend who's owned it since new in 01. It's been sitting for several years. The gas is bad and the tank is varnished. The carbs overflow fuel when pressurized. I will remove and clean the tank and I plan on replacing rubber parts and filter. I want to rebuild the two carburetors. I'm trying to compile a list of parts that I'll need to rebuild the carbs. I want to put kehein parts back in the carbs, where is the best place to source what I need? Any suggestions or tips and tricks are welcome on getting this bike back in order. I also will do an oil change, inspect the chain, and put on new tires.
I have had a 2001 Bonnie since new, they don't have a fuel pump or filter. The only filter is in the fuel tap and the fuel supply is gravity feed. If they bike has been sitting you may find the needle and seat are locked solid and the tap may not be repairable. The 2 electrical connections are the spade one is the float bowl heater and the large black unit is the throttle position sensor and is basically not removable.
 
I have had a 2001 Bonnie since new, they don't have a fuel pump or filter. The only filter is in the fuel tap and the fuel supply is gravity feed. If they bike has been sitting you may find the needle and seat are locked solid and the tap may not be repairable. The 2 electrical connections are the spade one is the float bowl heater and the large black unit is the throttle position sensor and is basically not removable.
Well, I removed the tps. I guess I should have just unplugged it
 
I have lots of work to do. The tank is rusted pretty bad. Hopefully I can save it. I also have a single OEM muffler if any of you need one.
It's a great looking bike already! Google "electrolytic gas tank cleaning" Multiple articles on the web and You Tube. It works great! I've used it on two different gas tanks, a Honda 360 and a Harley tank. I had very good results. Once you get that bike dialed in, it will be a keeper!!!
 
I'm sorry I accidentally hit REPORT on your comment. The screen is broken, unfortunately
On the sensor you removed read the article I posted carefully before going further. After reading it, I would try to put all the pieces back exactly as you found it. Note how the sensor is adjusted in the article, it will be important for you in getting it to work. If the throttle position sensor was damaged it sounds like it will be expensive to fix, new carburetors as the part is factory installed and calibrated. Let us know what happens.
Side note, I photograph everything before dis assembly and read everything I can before getting started. It usually seems that it takes me awhile to act, but it just means I’m not convinced I have all the information. Additionally finding any screw with a specialty head should be a warning to proceed with caution. I know this is hindsight at this point for you, but I hope the article on adjusting will get you straightened out without having to get new carbs or visit the breakers for salvage parts.
 
It seems like the vast majority of people unplug the tps on the carb models and just run the bike at advance timing..I should be ok there.
 
Does anyone know where to get the little plastic filters for the tank tap/petcock? I need both.
 
Hello, new to the forum. I just purchased an 01 Triumph Bonneville with 12k miles on it. I bought it from a family friend who's owned it since new in 01. It's been sitting for several years. The gas is bad and the tank is varnished. The carbs overflow fuel when pressurized. I will remove and clean the tank and I plan on replacing rubber parts and filter. I want to rebuild the two carburetors. I'm trying to compile a list of parts that I'll need to rebuild the carbs. I want to put kehein parts back in the carbs, where is the best place to source what I need? Any suggestions or tips and tricks are welcome on getting this bike back in order. I also will do an oil change, inspect the chain, and put on new tires.
A rebuild kit is what you need for the carbs. It should contain the gaskets and the float needle valves, that should cure the flooding issue. The jets don't wear out but do become blocked, in particular the idle jets. A Haynes manual is a good investment as it will show you what you need to do and how to do it. A secondary in-line fuel filter is a good idea but there is already one where the "T" pipe feeds the carbs and is often overlooked. Don't be tempted to split the carbs. The TPS should not be disturbed unless absolutely necessary (hence the tamper-proof screws) and there is a procedure to re-calibrate it which has been pointed out here. There are also treatments to line the inside of the tank if it is very badly rusted, but usually a few soakings with Evaporust or something similar will do it.
There is no fuel pump on this bike, that did not come in until the F.I. bikes a few years later. Hopefully, you can save the petcock, if not, let me know.
 
A rebuild kit is what you need for the carbs. It should contain the gaskets and the float needle valves, that should cure the flooding issue. The jets don't wear out but do become blocked, in particular the idle jets. A Haynes manual is a good investment as it will show you what you need to do and how to do it. A secondary in-line fuel filter is a good idea but there is already one where the "T" pipe feeds the carbs and is often overlooked. Don't be tempted to split the carbs. The TPS should not be disturbed unless absolutely necessary (hence the tamper-proof screws) and there is a procedure to re-calibrate it which has been pointed out here. There are also treatments to line the inside of the tank if it is very badly rusted, but usually a few soakings with Evaporust or something similar will do it.
There is no fuel pump on this bike, that did not come in until the F.I. bikes a few years later. Hopefully, you can save the petcock, if not, let me know.
Thank you. So I've already burned the bridge of accidentally removing the TPS. I put it back on without moving the sensor, so maybe it'll be fine.

I've noticed that for the carb, I'll need to order the parts individually. Apparently there is no rebuild kit from triumph or from kehien. The biggest issue right now is the fuel tap/petcock. The little plastic filters cannot be replaced individually, I have to buy the whole tap. Which is over 150 dollars.

In reference to the T pipe one the carbs, can that filter be replaced?
 
Try using your VIN number model and so on.
 
Hermys and adept seem to be the best, but expensive!
 
Look what I Did today. A nice gouge . Does this look like forest green to you? I don't know where to find the paint code on the bike. I want to order some touch up paint and my buddy will do the fix.
 

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Look what I Did today. A nice gouge . Does this look like forest green to you? I don't know where to find the paint code on the bike. I want to order some touch up paint and my buddy will do the fix.
This should help:
YEAR & MODEL 2001 BonnevilleMANUFACTURERCODETRIUMPH CODE
Forest GreenDupontRF 2510T3120300-HI
 
This should help:
YEAR & MODEL 2001 BonnevilleMANUFACTURERCODETRIUMPH CODE
Forest GreenDupontRF 2510T3120300-HI
That's it!!! Thank you so much. Now to finish cleaning tank, put in a new fuel tap, and re work the carbs
 
So here is what I've learned so far: 1) I need a new petcock/fuel tap assembly since the screens on mine are completely gone. Probably the rubber o rings inside of it are too. I can't rebuild it because I can't find the replacement parts other than the gaskets. I can probably save the tank with my vinegar, followed by baking soda, followed by rinsing, drying, and coating in Marvel mystery oil (until I put non-ethanol gas in it.
2) The carbs are extremely expensive, but more than likely I'll only need a bowl gasket, float valve, and new screws (but stainless hex heads) and use a JIS bit to remove the old ones. I do not know what size hex bolts i'll need to replace the OEM ones with yet. I'll need new fuel lines and vacuum lines. Hopefully, the carbs are still balanced. I bought a jet cleaning kit to hopefully keep the oem jets.
 
The o-ring you want is number 15 here:
 
The o-ring you want is number 15 here:
The bigger problem is not being able to change the screens. There's a great YouTube video of a guy rebuilding the petcock. However, his screens were still good. He had to take it apart twice to get it right, I'm sure the same would happen to me..probably just best to buy a whole new assembly
 
I rebuilt mine, but don’t recall if I replaced the screens. There are universal ones that might fit if you don’t find the one Triumph used. I’d have to see if I can find something on what the valve looked like. Might have posted it here. But I think there was on longer brass tube and a short one where the filters attached. I don’t recall if it was just a press fit with the filters. It won’t matter how long they are, both can be the same. I’ll see if I can find the link on the filters.
 
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