Unusual clutch problem

[DodahMan]

Cant figure this one out but it's at least not a bad problem, just weird. With every motorcycle I have ever ridden, after a while you learn exactly where the clutch takeup happens as you release the clutch and add power. Not so with my rocket. Things will work normally for 10 or 15 instances and then I can tell something weird is going to happen . . . . I release the clutch lever past that normal point and nothing happens. Release it a little further and suddenly . . . . oomph. The bike surges forward and just cuts off. Start back up then is normal again, for a while.

My only thought is that something is sticking in that clutch basket. I have never done an oil change, bike had 6200 miles on it and I have put about a thousand miles so I might do an oil change for grins and check the rear driveline as well.

 

[Bob R]

Or, somebody put the wrong oil in the machine, you know, one with friction modifiers. I think an oil change is definitely a good place to start. It may have had an oil change you don't know about.

bob

 

[DodahMan]

Or, somebody put the wrong oil in the machine, you know, one with friction modifiers. I think an oil change is definitely a good place to start. It may have had an oil change you don't know about.

bob

Thanks for your take on this. I don't like synthetic oils for this reason. I know that back in the 60s and 70s the thought was that European machines were to run European oils, like Castrol and Kendal. I am going to research the forum as to which oil is best.

 

[Sparky59]

I had a similar prob. When I removed my clutch basket to replace my broken shift detent spring, I noticed I had not 1 anti-jutter ring in my clutch pack, but 2. I didn't put both back in.... Only 1 as per manual, for the last 2 years the clutch is very consistent....just might also be your prob?

 

[DodahMan]

I had a similar prob. When I removed my clutch basket to replace my broken shift detent spring, I noticed I had not 1 anti-jutter ring in my clutch pack, but 2. I didn't put both back in.... Only 1 as per manual, for the last 2 years the clutch is very consistent....just might also be your prob?

Good Grief! You know this ought to be surprising but I just saw on the news where BMW had been found to have installed the wrong engine management software on over 8,000 of their expensive sedans. Triumph indeed can screw things up in their manufacturing process. From the things I have heard, they won't admit it though.

 

[DodahMan]

I had a similar prob. When I removed my clutch basket to replace my broken shift detent spring, I noticed I had not 1 anti-jutter ring in my clutch pack, but 2. I didn't put both back in.... Only 1 as per manual, for the last 2 years the clutch is very consistent....just might also be your prob?

Is that picture of just the one ring installed?

 

[Bedifferent]

Thanks for your take on this. I don't like synthetic oils for this reason. I know that back in the 60s and 70s the thought was that European machines were to run European oils, like Castrol and Kendal. I am going to research the forum as to which oil is best.

My advice...stick with the recommended..

Castrol POWER 1 4T 10W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil

You may have to change your oil again after a short time to resolve the issue unless you are willing to pull and check the clutch for the extra anti-jutter ring as mention. Always do the simplest thing first.

 

[Bob R]

If you balk at using Castrol, Mobil 1 has been my go to since the first oil change. It seemed to make the transmission shift a little smoother than the Castrol but that may have been wishful thinking.

bob

 

[Boydster]

Mobil 1 since day 1 and never a clutch issue, except that pesky broken shaft...

 

[Bedifferent]

If you balk at using Castrol, Mobil 1 has been my go to since the first oil change. It seemed to make the transmission shift a little smoother than the Castrol but that may have been wishful thinking.

bob

Always wanted to try it, but they don't offer the 4T in 10-50....just 10-40. I've got one more 6 pack of Castrol then maybe...