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I have looked in the archives but cant find anything on Clutch judder.
2500 miles
Original Spec
When cold no problem but after 5-10 mins riding once engine is warm pulling away from a standstill constant judder until clutch fully released, gets worse when in traffic.
Tried pulling away in second which is impossible on TBA too high geared maybe ok on SM with 16 tooth. Even revving harder doesnt make any difference.
Has been like this from day one.

Before I bought my TBA I had a test ride on one with 6500 miles which had the same problem & assumed (abused clutch) would not be the same on a new bike.

Not a major problem more annoying than anything else my old bike XVS 650 never had a problem.

Has anyone else simular problem?
Is it a quirk to these bikes
Maybe someone has simple solution.

And before anyone suggests it I will not buy another XVS 650.

Its nice to have Brakes, cruise at 80-90 & lean into bends without grounding out.

Danny
TBA
Black

The clutch chatter was an early issue with the TBAs, they have since redesigned the clutch to eliminate this. This is something that is covered by the warranty, it needs a new clutch basket, springs and clutch plates, about $700 worth of dealer work, make them do it for free even if it's out of warranty. It is a well known issue at Triumph. If they do not want to do it, complain directly to Triumph until they will.

Thanks Pat
I phoned dealer today & arranged for them to look at bike Saturday AM.
Let you know what happens.

Danny