Triumphrat

punisher · 07-14-2004, 10:44 AM

Lateley, on the first shift cycle on a ride, the transmission will slip a bit on the shift between 5th and 6th. It is like the clutch is disengaged, even after I release the lever, and then it slips a bit, and finally drops into 6th. The engine revs high, and sounds like im a newby every time this happens. I am worried that this isnt good, but it only does it on the first attempt to shift into 6th, then it is fine after getting warm.

Will · 07-14-2004, 11:15 AM

Have you checked your clutch lever adjustment? Does it clunk badly when you do get it into 6th?

punisher · 07-14-2004, 11:22 AM

Will,
No clunk, but it is like the clutch isnt engaging right away when I let the lever out. Like a slipping as if I was feathering the clutch, then it gently pops into gear, after revving like mad of course. Only on cold first shift cycles though

punisher · 07-14-2004, 12:44 PM

Maybe the clutch is sticking, but the lever fully extends when released. If it is sticking, it is inside the case.

Will · 07-14-2004, 03:48 PM

If you have the cable adjusted too tight, it will have a similar effect. Try backing off the adjustment a little and see what happens.

punisher · 07-14-2004, 05:33 PM

will give that a try, although it seems like there is plenty of slack. Seems like a "sticky" clutch. Like the plates stick then release after the lever is released.