I knew something was wrong with my clutch but I couldn't nail it down. It didn't slip in the classic sense, was just ... soft at 14,000 miles. Having never seen a motorcycle clutch, I naturally did the job myself. Turned out I had severly burned two of the steel plates - and yes, that odor was in the oil.
The job was relatively easy, my 04 did NOT require the centering tool. I had the basic tools (a click type torque wrench is an absolute requirement) and a good place to work. Did I save money - maybe some. More importantly, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Plan on replacing the cable, an oil change, obviously, and don't even try this without the Haynes manual, and maybe the Triumph too. Carefully inspect the replacement discs before acceptance at the dealer.
The job was relatively easy, my 04 did NOT require the centering tool. I had the basic tools (a click type torque wrench is an absolute requirement) and a good place to work. Did I save money - maybe some. More importantly, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Plan on replacing the cable, an oil change, obviously, and don't even try this without the Haynes manual, and maybe the Triumph too. Carefully inspect the replacement discs before acceptance at the dealer.
