Upgrade kit for me?

[Pig9r]

I have been having an issue with second gear "slipping." For a while I thought it was the clutch (I am at 150+hp). So I put in a Barnett clutch and springs. It didn't help. The best way to describe it is it feels almost like a brief wheel hop or spin when under heavy load but I know I am not losing traction. It got to where I can do it pretty much do it at will.

After Flip's experience at Baxter Cycles I gave them a call. They contacted Triumph and they said as long as the mechanic can duplicate the problem, it's covered for the upgrade kit. I am over a year out of warranty. This weekend Toystoretom, my dad and I made the 200 mile trip to Baxter's. Gus the mechanic, rode it and was able to reproduce it. He said it felt different than some of the other 2nd gear issues, but believes it is the gear dogs disengaging and reengaging. While it was parked in the sun, Tom noticed some oil on the rear of the engine. Turns out I also have a head gasket leak. The mechanic said that should be covered also - he has seen the same thing on a few others. He is at Triumph in Atlanta this week for training so he was going to talk to them in person about it. I should have an answer later this week.

 

[travelguy]

thank god you didnt put real pipes on that thing or you'd really have issues

 

[Pig9r]

I was also told that Triumph has discovered that the oil pump drive shaft and chain makes a noise similar to the cam chain - paint can rattle noise - when cold. It apparently is nothing to worry about.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Just wondering, what year is your bike and how many miles do you have on it?

 

[Pig9r]

2006 Classic, it has a 12-05 build date. I have about 12K on it. Problem has been around for a couple thousand miles.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Mine is am 06 as well. Where do you find the build date?

 

[Pig9r]

It's on sticker on the neck that has the VIN and tire pressure info.

 

[HeR3tic]

I've had a similar slipping or momentary dogging down on 2nd gear acceleration myself for awhile. I've been trying to lay it on the slacker jug with the out of balance throttle body. Mine is in the shop now for the additional work of balancing them. I'll have another avenue to look into if the balancing act doesn't solve the stumbling.

Thanks for the insight. I hope all works out well!

 

[snuffcityrider]

Thanks, hope it works out in your favor. I have 24,000 on mine and no problems "yet".

 

[HellFire]

I've had on a few occasions this "thing" happen, and I can't put my finger on it. The only way I can describe it is that it sounds like something heavy fell off the bike and feels like the rear tire ran over it. Could this be the same thing you guys are describing with the trans? Mine is a 2008 R3 w/7k miles.