Triumphrat

merklitl · 02-15-2009, 12:31 PM

Hey all,

I'm prepping a 2003 Sprint ST for sale. It hasn't been run since 2007. I just replaced the battery and put some fresh gas in and the bike fired up. I have it up on the centerstand to do the work, and when the bike started up in neutral, and I let go of the clutch, the rear wheel turned - about 2-3 revolutions per second. When I pull the clutch in, in stops.

Any idea what could be causing this?

TIA.

some_finn · 02-15-2009, 12:49 PM

It's quite normal. The viscosity of the oil between the clutch plates creates enough drag to slowly spin the wheel.

Triple Ripple · 02-15-2009, 12:53 PM

The wheel will eventually stop moving once the oil is warmed up.

mycalldoe · 02-15-2009, 01:19 PM

I have a 2000 955 and mine does the same untill the engine warms and the oil thins a bit, then it stops.

merklitl · 02-15-2009, 01:32 PM

Awesome. I was hoping it was just some residual friction. Thanks for the quick replies.

DaveM · 02-15-2009, 04:32 PM

All bikes with an oil bathed and multiplate clutch do that.

Not just Triumph & as stated perfectly normal.

DaveM