Triumphrat

glw

Looks like this was a good question. Thanks for the responses.

okiecityflash

Mine always has been a ***** when it sits a week or two. I use the method I got on this web. I have a loop made of a plastic wire tie in my jacket pocket. While I'm getting ready for a ride I slip out to the garage and pull the clutch lever in and slip it on. Most cases it free's up in 1-2 kicks. Pain in the butt whether it's a new Triumph or and old one. I try NEVER to shift with the motor running if I can help it. I don't recommend freeing the clutch up with it in gear either, done it twice. Makes you look stupid :brk:

htown16

My bike sometimes sits a week or two at a time before I ride it. Usually it takes at least 3 or 4 kicks to free the clutch. However, by the time I turn the switch on to start it, it usually has built up enough oil pressure to turn the light off. So I'm thinking maybe getting some oil circulating before the engine starts might be a good thing and its not all wasted effort.

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GrandPaulZ

Good point, htown.

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dirtyharry

had same probem. started bike up, pulled clutch lever in and selected 1st gear and went sailing out through the garage door with clutch lever still pulled in. very scary!!!. when i use the bike now i put it in to gear pull clutch lever in and rock the bike back and forth to make sure it rolls.




old bonnies don't die they just get louder!!