Freddie Dobbs' Bonneville | Rough Running Fix?

Join me in this video after taking on the challenge to fix @FreddieDobbs Triumph Bonneville T100SE. This motorcycle is the central focal point of his channel and has been right there with him on many adventures from all over Europe to the Sahara, across the Atlas Mountains to the local coffee shop!
We continue by checking for fault codes in TuneEcu and correcting some issues with the MAP sensor to intake pipes to hopefully correct the rough running
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[@dannyd4482]

Everybody arriving from Freddie's channel let's show big support with a thumbs up 👍. Great job so far Joe. Praying the resurrection works for Freddie's ride🙏🙏🙏

[@TheWurks]

Thanks for coming across and showing your support!

[@SteveSeadog]

I think you are the Sherlock Holmes of the motorcycle world. Lots of detective work, deduction and mechanical knowledge being put to good use. Great to watch.

[@TheWurks]

Wow, thanks

[@germanium1872]

Don't let the momentum die. I would try to do some videos a little more often. I know it's hard, but this could be the series that makes your channel take off!! I'm watching your channel all the way from Texas

[@TheWurks]

Great feedback and thanks for taking the time to comment. If I can find the time I will however, I'm fitting this in around my job and time with family/friends amongst my own projects.

[@luckyluc03]

What part of Texas? Texas here as well.

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

@@TheWurks *Next thing your **_manager_** there will be wanting is 20%.* LOL

[@germanium1872]

@@luckyluc03 El Paso

[@JoshuaRoberts-kq9cs]

​Watching from Australia.Keep up your brilliant work.Its a pleasure to watch.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Reeeeeally interesting. This is extremely satisfying watching. Thanks Joe!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal, we will get there!

[@ludvigyttergren4928]

I dont understand much of what you are saying but I am loving skilled and passionate people do their thing! Am learning a lot from you, thank you 😊

[@TheWurks]

Wow, thank you

[@arryc3947]

Excellent. Loving the methodical, cautious and yet pragmatic approach. You'd be very busy if you set yourself up as an Independent Triumph Specialist, that's for sure.

[@TheWurks]

I dont know if I would have the time!

[@paulmessenger1006]

So much for needing a new motor like Freddie was told!

[@robmance1611]

I am riveted by the investigation, methodical problem solving and diagnosis of each and every part, it’s so great to see how you’re fixing it and everyone knows Freddie’s reaction will be off the scale, well worth waiting for and the more you fix the more entertained we are along the way. Thanks this is great!

[@YorkshireSteve907]

Dude you are awesome as a mechanic for 55years I bow to you. Respect

[@TheWurks]

Wow, thanks!

[@piotrwrotecki7816]

I keep my fingers crossed for Freddy Triumph,thanks for your time to share videos with us

[@TheWurks]

Me too... No problem at all, its a passion for me!

[@brattonbiker6482]

Excellent. I was an auto electrician for 20 years. There's only one way to go: methodically with use of the workshop manual. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@passinthru4328]

Good show man. Freddie has his strengths but diagnosing motorcycle problems is definitely not one of them. Good thing you've got his back on this.

[@RupertU]

I just read through the comments and realised there are many people like me fascinated with this series of videos. I think because many of us relate to Freddie’s situation and we are riveted by an expert like Joe who knows his stuff and explains systematically how to find out what the problems may be. I will be following this channel more and hope to see more relatable fixes and diagnostics

[@Ian-ic9lv]

Yes Freddie struck gold finding Joe. I think your channel will fly Joe!! I bet you hit 50k subscribers before the middle of the year.Well done pal 👍👍👍

[@banditman1200s]

Looking forward to the resurrection of the riumph 👍🏻

[@peteeldridge1783]

😮…respect, I used to be able to follow the circuits in the Haynes Manuals for my early cars but this looks like Millenium Falcon stuff 🤣🤣

[@lovekylie4482]

When we sit down on Sunday to catch up on our favourite you tube channels we have to watch yours first. Amazing break down on what you are finding and doing. Can’t wait for the next one. Loving your work! 😊

[@TheWurks]

That is absolutely fantastic to here. Your support is so very much appreciated. Hope you've been back and seen my earlier stuff... ;P

[@nickduffy8482]

I love this collaboration so much. The Bonneville is not that old and has a relatively low mileage - it can be fixed! It’s just so many of us have been brought up in a disposable world where the word ‘replace’ has taken over from ‘repair’. Modern bikes are excessively complex and rely on a plethora of sensors that feed data into a fully computerized engine management system that overrides the basic mechanical functions of the motorcycle. All good until the sensors start failing, corrupting the data going to the management system! Keep up the great work and let’s get the Dobbs Booneville back on the road.

[@markhinde6187]

Looking forward to this......

[@TheWurks]

Thanks!

[@ianwhitehead4728]

I have come across from Freddie’s channel and so pleased I have it’s a fascinating watch and brilliant watching a craftsman in action

[@williamsnelling3544]

Keep up the good work. Thank you for posting.

[@captainaverage721]

Loved my 865 Bonnie, bought it with 4000 miles kept it for 3 years and racked up 20 000 trouble free miles with only pads, sprockets, oil and filter changes

[@andypegg8930]

Wow , I'm proper enjoying this. Whilst I don't tinker any more , so much of what you are doing I understand, except electrical...I never understood that. You are doing a great job and doing a great job at entertaining me. I know its about making things right and improving for which you are doing a great job, but you have a good way about you and this is what helps make the entertainment. Keep going. From a cross over Freddie watcher

[@TheWurks]

That's fantastic to hear, thank you for taking the time to comment as well. The feedback is always incredibly helpful.

[@RupertU]

A brilliant video again - really enjoying the journey to recovery of Freddie’s Triumph. The subjects today are way out of my comfort zone - but very logical if you have an expert to walk you through Thanks again

[@russelllocke7180]

Really interesting problem solving. Hey Freddie, pretty sure you’ve now learned a lesson about preventative & regular maintenance from this. I’m guessing the cost is parts only as the hourly rate for problem solving on numerous issues would certainly be building. Always good to watch someone on the tools that knows what they’re doing.

[@TheWurks]

Thank you pal, one step at a time!

[@DeiseRebel]

And not to ride into deep water again Freddie 😬😬😅

[@johncranwell3783]

I'm really grateful to have been following the progress of Freddie Dobbs bike..... in many ways you have an old style approach two repairing this motorcycle.... and that is checking all the small stuff first that could create a collective problem.... well done on this but it's no wonder the majority of owners cannot repair their own machines.... Whatever happened to home workshop simplicity.... I love playing and tinkering with my 1980 BMW twin....

[@pmdinaz]

Well done! Keep at it. Love your approach.

[@mirceaharau]

Great work! I can't wait for new episodes!

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@robertlee6949]

God job on the intake hoses. Check the manifold intake o-rings also... Between the intake manifold pipe and the head. there is an o-ring in there that gets rock hard, breaks and leaks air into the inlet stream... sometimes intermittently. It will drive you nuts trying to find it. In the old days you could tell by spraying starting fluid around the junction but with the new fuel management systems this is not a good tell anymore... Just get in there and look is the only reliable way.

[@TheWurks]

Fair point, this is firmly on the list!

[@mkoehler222]

Still luvin it and rooting for you and Freddie. I did subscribe.

[@justme3898]

It's like an episode of Dr Who..........we just can't wait for the next one Keep up the great work 👍

[@mattrees466]

Doing a great job Joe. cheers

[@royblackburn1163]

Really well done, very impressed.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Excellent video, really interesting seeing the step process to work through these issues

[@TornadoCAN99]

Nice work on the Ambient Pressure Sensor. So many folks just swap the part and clear the code...without confirming the original one is actually not working as you have done here (by first clearing the code, re-trying the original sensor and having code return). BTW, in case others don't know, the Ambient Pressure Sensor is an identical part number to the two MAP sensors monitoring pressure in the two intake manifolds (where those plastic vacuum lines being renewed in the video run to). So one way to help test a suspected faulty MAP sensor, just swap with the Ambient Pressure Sensor for testing. One other tip, when performing the Reset Adaptations procedure, there have been reports of people damaging the plastic oil pump drive gear due to leaving the bike idling for the 20 min of the procedure while on the side stand. This has the oil sloshed over away from the pump drive gear and vulnerable to over heating...the drive gear can actually melt and deform. Best to use a centerstand or wheel chock to hold bike vertical and to have fan blowing on the engine to keep temps down.

[@thomasskinner240]

This is fascinating stuff. I'm new to the channel over from Freddies and have no knowledge of this stuff but as a thruxton owner I'm sure I'll learn lots of handy things to help with mine so thanks for the videos and keep it up mate.

[@max.fleming1045]

This is a great series Joe. Freddie's always going on about old carburetted bikes, but that's really because he's only ever had newer fuel injection bikes. I'm probably nearly as old as both you and Freddie put together so I can find my way round old bikes, but newer bikes running on hose and electronics power give me the heebie-jeebies. Even if we only comprehend the smallest amounts of what you're teaching us it's inspiring to see a master at work and offered a rare opportunity to learn. Thank you!.

[@royblackburn1163]

Points, condenser, and carburetors are my favourites.

[@BobberRider]

Really enjoying this, thanks Joe. 👍

[@regaz1486]

Great Work Joe. You are a genius.

[@davidreed6817]

Thank god for people like you, Freddie WILL ride again. Subbed.

[@TheWurks]

Thanks for subscribing, very much appreciate the support!

[@Santi_Mancini]

good job mate, looks promising! I'm sure @freddiedobbs will be happy!

[@rejects101]

You really know your stuff!

[@jimksa67]

Some neat tips on here for my old Suzie vx800 :)

[@phildiegidio4658]

Certainly a deep dive into the guts of the bike. Who knew? Well done.

[@tylerdurden92az]

You deserve more subscribers, this content is prime!

[@TheWurks]

Thank you for your support, very much appreciated!

[@colinvos4443]

Great Job Joe. I didn't think that Bonneville was done. Just needed your patience and skill. My first encounter with a Bonneville was in 1968. One of the best years for this bike. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from Canada.

[@robedmunds7163]

Getting all the little details spot on is definately the way to go. Modern bikes are like a Ferrari, you cant just bodge them and expect success.

[@devonbikefilms]

I’m beginning to enjoy this, a real gem for those who need help with their neglected Bonnie’s. I do hope a certain young man is picking up on the key elements of this, a real opportunity for improvement all round.

[@loosingparts6159]

Owned 09 Bonnie SE for years. Will never sell it. Had to get real familiar with tune ecu though. First year with injection, gotta map for everything.

[@crumpet_]

So many bits and bobs, proper problem solving. Love it.

[@ktmmark]

On the compression front I would do 3 tests cold as you have done but also put some engine oil down the bore and do it again as this will show if rings or valves are at fault and finally do a compression test with the engine at running temperature. Nice work so far fueling should be a lot better after the work so far 👍

[@gingerbard2607]

Thanks for re-affirming the belief that my pre-electronics 1981 Kawasaki is the sweet spot!

[@TheWurks]

Tbf when they're working they're fantastic. Since building mine I've had no complaints at all. Jet drops and plug chops are an even darker art for some so I see the appeal of a number in a box and fault reporting. Analogue is my preference though. What Kawasaki you riding?

[@dbharrold]

What a great series and huge respect for you skills

[@Domitianvs]

I also came here from Freddie's channel, and I have to say that this is brilliant! As a new-ish bike wrencher, it's extremely useful to see all these things broken down into managable pieces. Thank you!

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Page 8-33 of the Wiring diagrams. My 1972 T100R’s total, complete, diagram is about the size of the top of that page.

[@shedend3066]

Nice one mate - loving your step by step diagnosis I’m learning a lot, keep up the good work

[@Trevor_Austin]

I like the way you test, fix and then check again. You are always backing up your work. Excellent stuff.

[@TheWurks]

Thank you!

[@ianseddon9347]

Really interesting video- superb!

[@biker_dale]

Great to see someone who likes to look at everything. Modern bikes like to have everything working 100% or they sulk and no one likes a moody bike. Great watching you work 👍

[@TheWurks]

Cheers pal, yup they can be temperamental.

[@reinmansmith]

Really enjoy your methodical approach and clear explanations about what and why you’re doing things… looking forward to the next episode already, I can see Freddie’s bike rising from the ashes in style! 👍

[@TheWurks]

Thank you, it the only way I know how. Plenty of work to do but, I am seeing the payoffs already.

[@journeyofjerry820]

I hope there are some shop beers. 🤣🤣

[@joeljorgefernandes8513]

I'm watching your Chanel from Portugal since you took the Freddie's Bonnie pipe. As soon has the Bonnie broke your skills come to my mind, so my logic become a reality. Good luck in the Journey.👍

[@alanduncan3337]

Looking forward to the next installment Joe. Freddie will be so grateful to you for sorting it out.

[@TheWurks]

Fingers crossed!

[@mum-0217]

Process of elimination but looking like it's coming together. Good to see a tight seal on those pipes, hopefully no leaks, good job. 👍

[@jgordoncooper7112]

Well done

[@Herco28]

Love to see that bike is getting the TLC it deserves

[@taswr]

Thanks for the videos… just what a needed to get to sleep

[@TheWurks]

Thanks I guess? Not sure that is a compliment ;P

[@kevinbeilby1495]

Don’t understand it but I love it. Well done mate 👁️

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 😁

[@chrisdowns3725]

Really enjoying this series.

[@TheWurks]

Thank you, quite a bit of work to do yet.

[@chrisdowns3725]

Great video again!

[@stuartbird8469]

Very informative videos. Keep them coming 👍🏿

[@TheWurks]

More to come!

[@Jay-Ninja]

Great work Joe. Really insightful let’s hope you get Freddie’s Bonny back to full health.👍

[@LRD90]

Your technical knowledge is awesome. Thank you for going into such detail it’s refreshing. Cheers

[@garyives1218]

Lovely Tele, and nice tunes.

[@TheWurks]

Glad you like it!

[@paulthetford2004]

Another educational video, thanks Jo. Your attention to detail is paying dividends. Freddie must be stoked to have you doing this for him.

[@TheWurks]

I certainly hope so!

[@amygardiner2278]

So interesting to watch a real maestro of mechanics working!

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@gasman6163]

impressive black magic

[@gl2856]

Well done mate , I said the first time Freddie took it to the so called triumph specialist , the bloke didn’t have a clue , nice to listen to someone who has methodical thinking and knows what he’s talking about about , thanks for helping Freddie too ,

[@N269]

And Freddie out in Lithuania.... and you're bustin'.... true love indeed! 😁👍👍

[@TheWurks]

Yes indeed!

[@richardbartlett6932]

Top job no doubt. 👍

[@TheWurks]

We can hope so...

[@paulcooke2648]

Good work 👏

[@davidhorne779]

This is great work, and really interesting video to watch. Please can you do all of us "Freddie viewers" a favour and give his bike a "deep clean"...... Even @FreddieDobbs has promised to look after his bikes better this year 😂

[@johnterry804]

Subbed to you really enjoying these videos of Fred’s bike 👍

[@TheWurks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@antonoat]

I'm here cos of Freddie, really glad to have found your channel, cheers!

[@TheWurks]

Thanks pal!

[@DeiseRebel]

This is great to watch, learning so much and with Freddie’s updates this is going to be quiet the journey. Onwards we go ✊🏻

[@akhilshah2157]

Bro you are a genius 👏

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 😅

[@SuperSetsquare]

Really enjoyed this episode thank you

[@greybrawn]

More great content Joe smashing 👍

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 👍

[@cruiserjohn3790]

I hope Freddy will take more care of his bike in the future:-) Or get a Honda :-) Honda is bullit proof:-) Honda is very robust bikes. No I dont have a Honda. When I had to my bike parked in the rain for more then a day or so I could feel my heart started hurting hehe. It's nice to see there are dedicated people like you out there to help out if possible. I hope you are able to help freddy out.👍

[@neilt7191]

Top man Joe 👍🏼

[@TheWurks]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelclarke3684]

Loving this ❤

[@TheWurks]

Thank you!

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

Can't wait.

[@neilwilliams9844]

It’s a dying art mate what you’re doing you will struggle to find a mechanic of your ability & with the mindset to test &repair old school . Not just direct replacement diagnostics, as I call them I bee an auto tech for 33 years and had my own buisness for 11 and I was like you take pride on trying to find the faults not just bullshit someone and charge them a fortune, fair play to you 👏👏👏 all the best & im sure you won’t let this beat you . 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✊KTF.

[@TheWurks]

That's great pal, yeah once you build these habits it just seems normal to me. Thanks for the support and taking the time to comment here.

[@1001butler]

Fair play to you excellent as Motorcycle fitter love your streams wow your going far on u tube here let me tell u all the best 👍

[@undecodable6145]

What a great instructor, cool chanel

[@roviwoteap2375]

Liking your methodical working and attention to detail. Appreciate this series.

[@TheWurks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@WonhoTraveler]

So excited to see the next once that handbook full of lines looks super detailed great work as always 💙

[@paullane8586]

Great video. Keep them coming. I am enjoying the series so far.

[@skychaser59]

Superb fault finding skills!

[@richw8342]

Good to see a proper garage workshop and real tech detail. Keep it up! Post daily! Just small posts. Just to get it going. I’d love to see you upgrading the workshop off KZbin earnings.

[@blodynbach]

This is great, thank you!

[@TheWurks]

Glad you liked it!