Triumphrat

Shawn · 05-19-2003

I went to Tulsa to visit one of the Triumph Dealers close to me (120 miles one-way).

He had a Black '02 S4 on the floor, new - never serviced. I spent some time checking it out. Very Cool.

However, I was a bit stunned by the Clutch Linkage mounted on the Engine Case. After spending some time comparing it to those on a Sprint ST, Sprint RS, and Tiger it appears that it is misaligned enough to cause premature wear on the clutch cable.

Has anyone else noticed this, or have done something to correct it?

Shawn · 05-19-2003

I went to Tulsa to visit one of the Triumph Dealers close to me (120 miles one-way).

He had a Black '02 S4 on the floor, new - never serviced. I spent some time checking it out. Very Cool.

However, I was a bit stunned by the Clutch Linkage mounted on the Engine Case. After spending some time comparing it to those on a Sprint ST, Sprint RS, and Tiger it appears that it is misaligned enough to cause premature wear on the clutch cable.

Has anyone else noticed this, or have done something to correct it?

05-21-2003

Shawn
misaligned how i have a 03 s4 and i'll look on mine
Pete

05-21-2003

Shawn
misaligned how i have a 03 s4 and i'll look on mine
Pete

mbeebe900 · 05-21-2003

I've seen what you're talking about on a friends S4. The bracket for the end of the cable sleeve holds the sleeve at a slight downward angle instead of horizontal, so the topside of the cable is rubbing against the edge of the sleeve. I'm not sure why they did it that way, I agree it seems like it would cause some wear on the cable. However, I'd be surprised if the lifespan of the clutch cable was decided by that particular detail. usually they shear at the lever right?

mbeebe900 · 05-21-2003

I've seen what you're talking about on a friends S4. The bracket for the end of the cable sleeve holds the sleeve at a slight downward angle instead of horizontal, so the topside of the cable is rubbing against the edge of the sleeve. I'm not sure why they did it that way, I agree it seems like it would cause some wear on the cable. However, I'd be surprised if the lifespan of the clutch cable was decided by that particular detail. usually they shear at the lever right?