Gear Backlash on the 2011 R3R

[Gaolbird]

2011 Rocket Roadster

Has anyone ever heard a dealer talk about Gear Backlash in the transmission. When I roll on the throttle in 5th gear at 120kph pulling 2800-2900rpms there is a notiable clunking sound that is felt in the foot pegs. This clunking will go away once the rpms creep above 3200-3500rpms. The dealer relayed some info from triumph saying that the R3R uses straight cut gears and with an engine this size gear backlash is common. The guy working on my bike took it for a ride and he thought is was a broken ujoint, he rides a R3 Classic and he has never had that happen on his he said.

Anyone else experience this?
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[HellFire]

Nearly all R3's have odd transmission noises when they are new. Put some mileage on it over the next year or so and see how it does. If it's still excessive or gets worse, get it documented by the dealer on a repair order before it's out of warranty.