Triumphrat

jckls · 07-25-2008, 05:01 AM

When down shifting you pull the clutch in and it doesn’t release the gear without having to blip the throttle or wait a second for it to release the gear.

It’s got 1700 k’s on it and run in according with Triumphs directions and the dealer doesn’t seem that interested. All they’ve done is adjust the lever so it engages earlier but that’s done nothing.

The other thing I was told was some bikes just do that and you can’t do anything about it. A bit annoying considering this is the first brand new bike I’ve ever owned

Has anyone had or heard of this issue.

Thanks in advanced

DADDI · 07-25-2008, 07:10 AM

Ive got the 08 and no problems as yet and done 3000ks I did have a yamaha R1 that had a clutch problem and it only had 250ks on it at the time, What had happened was that the grease that was used on the clutch plates when the bike was assembled was to sticky so they had to pull clutch and clean. Maybe same thing but its the first time ive heard of it on s3 do you know if the clutch is disengaging properly and check clutch cable or maybe you might have a broken spring in the housing.

Mindonkman · 07-25-2008, 09:16 AM

My 06 did that. Sometimes it took as much as 1 second to release after I pulled in the clutch lever. I only had about 6000 miles on it at the time. The dealer found some kind of gummy stuff, kind of like grease, all through the clutch plates. Once that was cleaned out everything was fine. Hopefully ythat is your problem, too. Easy fix.

CYNCRZR · 07-25-2008, 10:41 AM

Mine Too! -

While it sucks that this is happenin to you, kinda nice to know I aint the only one!

Just gotta figure out if it's worth the effort and expense to take it to the Dealer (200 miles away) or just put friction plates in it myself!

Profeus · 07-25-2008, 04:51 PM

same at my Speedy 08

changing the gear takes 3 seconds of time

it was not possible to move the bike in the garage in gear while pull the clutch

more 08 have this problem in germany

the dealer disassembled the clutch and puts oil on the clutch plates

( sorry for my bad translation, i hope you understand what i mean )

now its working very fine and smoothly

so, go to the dealer and make the oil job

best regards from germany, Ralf

CYNCRZR · 07-25-2008, 05:04 PM

Profeus -

Thanks seems there's a trend developing

29138 · 07-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Run some Seafoam in the crank case. It's a wet clutch so the oil circulates through it. The Seafoam might clean the gummy crap out of it. Then dump the oil and put fresh blood in it.

CYNCRZR · 07-25-2008, 05:32 PM

Sounds like Black Magic & Voodoo... but certainly worth a try as I'm gettin close to due for an oil change anyway. I'll see if I can find a can at the local NAPA. I'm doing a 200+ mile day tomorrow, so it'll get a good chance to work... Just gotta figure out how to suck some oil outta the motor without dumpin it all!

skygodmatt · 07-26-2008, 03:27 AM

My 08 is fast shifting and smooth as butter. 5200 miles now.
Have the dealer fix it. It 's warranteed.

DEcosse · 07-26-2008, 11:51 AM

I would say don't put anything else in there - make the dealer fix it!
If it was me, I'd probably just strip & clean the clutch myself - not a big job, especially during your oil change. But don't see why you should have to - it's not performing as it should & the dealer is obligated to remedy that under warranty. INSIST they address it!