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Joined: Sep 2009
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Hello to everyone.
I posted a few months ago when first bought my 09 regarding "clunky" gearbox. Anyway still not sure my box is "normal". Has had its first service (done 4500 k's now) and gearbox is still very clunky changing in first 3 gears, 4th and 5th are nice. Whencold all gears change quietly but after a few k's 1,2 and 3 just clunk. Another point of interest after my last ride is that when the bike is hot and idling a worrying knocking sound is heard from the gear box. I am going to take it to the dealer and also try and ride another America or Speedmaster to compare but was wondering if anyone else has a similar "clunky / noisey" box.
"The lines on the road just look like dots"
Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen
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Re: 09 America Gearbox
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Joined: Oct 2005
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Loquacious
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The 03 was...the 06 was and the 09 still is and I'm at nearly 4000 miles.
It took till about 8500 miles for the 03 to stop being clunky.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Re: 09 America Gearbox
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Loquacious
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I agree with trying another bike and also getting the dealer to check things out. My bike has no clunking at all when shifting. Other than the initial clunk when putting the bike in gear from neutral... it is smooth.
12 Rocket Roadster
03 Bonneville America
69 BSA Firebird Scrambler
73 Yamaha TX 750
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Re: 09 America Gearbox
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Joined: Aug 2007
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Go and see TUNE ONE in Melbourne , he is the best Triumph man to see in Aus
What goes round comes round
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Only clunk I get on my 06 with 33kmiles is when I drop her into 1st for take off. I can eliminate that one by giving the engine a rev whilst holding in the clutch lever or hold in the clutch lever whilst rolling backwards from my shed where I put her up at night. Sounds like you got some other issues with your tranny. That initial clunk that we all experience is from clutch grab that is the result of the clutch plates sticking together somewhat.
Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin 
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Re: 09 America Gearbox
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Joined: Jan 2009
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I live in the sun downunder
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I live in the sun downunder
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Mine used to do that. I took of the clutch side cover and found the bolts through the clutch weren't torqued right. So the clutch wasn't opening evenly. I loosened all the bolts and torqued them up again ensuring the release button in the centre wasn't binding. All my clunks are gone. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Re: 09 America Gearbox
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Joined: Sep 2009
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Hey "boof" you got any further details for TUNE ONE. I didn't find anything with a google search.
Interesting idea from FrankW, thanks for that. Im starting to get the idea that our boxes should not clunk aside from neutral to 1st.
"The lines on the road just look like dots"
Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen
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Joined: Mar 2009
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Stickman Yogi
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Stickman Yogi
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Yeah but, aren't they all a little clunky. Variables include...
- how warm the engine is
- ambient temp
- oil type, temp, age, weight
- clutch engagement (adjustment perhaps?)
- operator.
Mine goes clunk a bit and/or from time to time depending on the above variables. I always attributed it to being a 'Triumph thing.' She clunks... but not alarmingly so.
Live to love, love to live.
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Re: 09 America Gearbox
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Old Hand
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Compare the drag felt when pushing the bike in gear with the engine off before and after warming the bike up. If there is a lot more drag with the bike warmed up, you might have a problem with the clutch adjustment or (rare) warped clutch disks.
Otherwise, try a different brand of fully synthetic oil on the next oil change. This often solves shifting problems.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Gazza i may be wrong there it could be "turn one" sorry
Go to a site called "fluxriders" they are a VIC mob and all know charlie and can help
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