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I have 250 miles on my new '06 TBA..Love the bike to death... When I step down from neutral to first I get the old familiar (but pretty loud )"klunk". However I often (but not always) get the same noise/ feel from 1st to second, which I have never really experienced before on other bikes. Is this something to worry about?
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Worn Saddle
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Very normal. Once you get it broken in and put in synthetic oil it will quiet down abit more. Get some louder pipes if it still bothers you. 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Thanks.. I get some stares and I can't tell if it's because of the shift noise or they just like the bike.. hopefully the latter.
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Complete Newb
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Rest assured it's the latter!! 
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Have the same loud clunk in my '06 Speedmaster... I was also assured that it was normal, but with just over 1000 miles in the two and a half weeks I have owned it, i am waiting until the second scheduled service to switch over to synthetic oil... hopefully that does as you say quiet it down a bit, but in the mean time... I am having my Septres put on Friday .
~Topher
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Topher, it won't quiet way down. They clunk, thats what they do. As Pat said, a good synthetic helps it a bit but will never eliminate it.
Chris, its the bike as far as the looks, get used to it, it will happen a lot. I thought it was just my good looks but my wife sat me down and made me face reality. Its the bike.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Thanks satxron, something is better than nothing I guess. Are you sure about it only being the bike, I could have swore that I read in the manual that Triumph riders are better looking  .
~Topher
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My 06 TBA clucks big time going into first gear, fourth British bike I have owned 65 BSA 66 Bonneville and a 71 Tiger they all clucked going into first gear and occasional going into a higher gear.
Never replaced a tranny or gear yet.
John 06 America Mulberry\Silver
"Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time"
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I read somewhere that a heavier aftermarket shift link somehow reduced the noise (don't know how... but it's what I read). The looks have gotta be the bike! I was out riding this afternoon and a real pretty blonde in a Saab convertible slowed down beside me and hollered "I love your bike!". I must admit, made me feel pretty good.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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