RE: [ST] Need a Rear wheel -- but now have a new problem

["James Goldston" <jgoldston@xxxxxxxx>]

Greets Folks,

Thanks to the list I have a new wheel coming.  I'll do an update as soon as
I get it, at which time I will definitely sing the provider's praises.

Like the subject heading says, I have a new problem now.  The new wheel is
also coming with a tire, so I figured I'd have fun burning off the old one.
Well, I think I toasted my clutch.  One would think the ST would have no
problem doing burnouts, practicing drag strip take offs, etc. but maybe my
technique was all wrong.

Anyhoo, I think the clutch is hosed.  Symptoms: the bike will change gears
just fine, but letting out the clutch does nothing.  Sometimes the bike will
move a little (go about 4 or 5 feet), but increasing throttle provides no
corresponding increase in movement.

I've replaced a clutch before, but that was on a 1965 Honda 65.  I haven't
looked in my Triumph manual yet, but will this afternoon.  I have been
planning on having the dealer do the work, as I wasn't sure what else I
might have mangled as well.  However, I thought I'd give the List a chance
to provide some enlightenment.  Could I have trashed anything else?  The
gears seem to work just fine.  No strange noises at any time.

If you feel like prattling on about how doing burnouts is bad, bad, bad then
you can do that too, but you won't get very far with me.  I bought a bike to
have fun with, not admire.  But, I will acknowledge that playing has it's
drawbacks, for example, I'm driving a mini-van to work now. :(

Anyway, thoughts?
Thanks,
James
 '02 ST




> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of James
> Goldston
> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 8:53 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] Need a Rear wheel
>
>
> I hit a blob on the interstate while in a curve at night.  My
> rear wheel has
> a serious dent and scrape.  (Missed the front.)  It looks like a
> front wheel
> would look if you hit a curb really hard but only one side.  The wheel is
> splayed open all the way down to where it makes a 90 degree and becomes
> flat, plus there is a bulge on the inside of the rim.
>
> The tire is trashed, too.  Brand spanking new BT 020.  It has a cut place
> about the size of an pencil eraser head on the sidewall.  You can pull the
> sidewall back and stare at the cords.  Also, looks like a small piece of
> glass may be embedded in the tire tread with only the top of it showing.
>
> Sooo, guess I'll get a new rear wheel.  I'll be calling some of
> the salvage
> yards that are listed in the back of the motorcycle rags,
> checking on eBay,
> that sort of thing.  Any other ideas?  Plus, I'll call the Triumph dealers
> and ask them, of course.  I expect a new wheel would be very costly,
> however.
>
> Any other ideas/recommendations?
>
> Grounded, but thankful!
> James
>  '02 Sprint ST


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