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Clutch chatter is a problem on some 2001 bikes, mainly those from the first half of the year. It's an irritating problem but doesn't cause any issues from the point of view of wear on the engine, safety or rideability.
There was a service bulletin issued to replace the clutch basket, but some bikes (including mine) have the problem but weren't covered. It seems that if the bulletin doesn't cover your bike, Triumph won't replace the part (at least that's my dealer's story). Someone on this forum (can't remember who - my apologies) suggested beefed up clutch springs are the remedy. I've just had some fitted, but haven't had a chance to ride it to find out if it really sorts it out.
Apart from that, there are no real problems. You'll find the West Country climate will give you plenty of practice at polishing out rust spots on the wheel rims, mirror stalks, and anything else chromed, and riding in the rain will eventually have the same effect on some of the plating on parts of the engine covers. But I've found mine to be virtually bullet proof. It even took a hit from a stolen van whose driver was trying to make a quick getaway through me, and it didn't suffering unduly.
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