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I bought my 2005 Goodwood Green America brand new from a dealership in Chattanooga Tennessee. I've had her nearly 11 years now, with 74,000 miles on the odometer. The only 2 real problems that I've had with the bike, is the starter pinion boss was found with a tiny crack on the top. Apparently a common problem with these engines. I did a repair on mine, and still holding up, but still get a "metal to metal" sound often when I start. The other problem I still have after throwing over $300 at it. The engine spits and sputters on acceleration, and I can't seem to locate the problem. Carbs cleaned several times, tank cleaned, fuel filters clean, CDI replaced, pick up coil replaced, all no help.
You can expect the sprague clutch to go out around 60-65k. I use Bike-Bandit for my parts. They are MUCH more reliable than the dealership that's only 13 miles from my house...I still have my original clutch, but have had to replace the clutch cable once. Would I do it again knowing what I know now? Probably not, but she has been a really good bike with only one real serious flaw, and there's a kit for that!!!



Ya I saw the kit on Triumph Twin Power for the pinion and am going to do the Stage 1 and firestarter this winter.

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