Triumphrat

dodge

Hi there i own a 955i speedtriple 2000 is it true that the starter clutch can stick and burn out needing a full strip down as its housed in the block if so how can you stop this if at all :

KitNYC

I don't think it sticks and burns out so much as it kicks back and breaks teeth, but yeah, the sprag can be a problem and I believe a 2k Speed Triple would need cases split to fix it.

The good news is that keeping the battery fully charged is usually enough to keep anything bad from happening.

Cheers,
-Kit

dodge

HI many thanks for that quick reply

bradtx

k. merrill, This is a common problem for any engine using a sprag clutch (not just Triumph). As, Kit, says the best preventative is a well charged battery with good connections. It is more troublesome to fix on the 885 and early 955 designs.

Brad