Re: [ST] 23000 mi problem

[Evan Markwood <markwood2k@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

My 00 RS made some funny sounds under those circumstances too. I narrowed it
down to final drive, replaced the chain and both sprockets it never clunked
again.  that was right at 18,000 miles.

Evan



- ----- Original Message -----
From: "TIM" <triumph@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 8:31 AM
Subject: [ST] 23000 mi problem


> Yesterday while riding my 2000 RS performed flawlessly as usual until I
got
> to my destination and started hearing a clunking sound at low speeds while
> accelerating.  Neutral and throttle blip, no sound. in gear, clutch
> depressed, no sound. Release clutch to move and I hear what I'd call a
> rotational clunk, clunk, clunk until up to a constant speed.  Could not
> isolate the sound because of the helmet I was wearing, but from the feel
in
> the foot pegs, it seemed to be coming from the left rear area of the
motor.
> close to the left foot peg.  Any similar experiences or suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Tim Elliott
>
>
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