Thunderbird problems

Hummm there's definitely an issue if the mileage drops to 0 when you engage the clutch! I would contact your dealer ASAP regarding that as it isn't right and could be dangerous. Regarding the noise it's difficult to tell but all Triumphs especially the modern bikes have a slight whining noise, ask your dealer if they have a demo thunderbird and compare the two.

 

That sounds very weird, almost like your engine management system is playing up, it needs to be checked out by your local dealer

 

I bought my 2013 Tbird ABS last month brand new from the dealer. It was totally fine until I had the 500 mile service. The next time I rode, I had an odd rattle that sounded like it was coming from under the tank. The next day I washed my bike and immediately took it out for a ride. My speedo was acting just like you describe. At first it didn't work at all. Then it would be fine for a few minutes. Finally, it would drop to 0 every time I pulled the clutch. The following day the engine maintenance light came on. I took it to the shop on Tuesday. Well it's Friday now and they still have no idea of what is going on. Today they said they had a call into Triumph for guidance. If they ever figure it out I'll be sure to post what the problem was.

 

Finchy, I got my bike back and the Speedo seems to be OK now. The technician said there were some pinched wired and generally not enough room for the wires under the tank. All they did was re-route the wires and it is OK. Of course the engine maintenance light came back on on my ride home from the shop so it will be there again this week. This will be the 3rd trip to the shop in 4 weeks.

 

Finchy. Quick update. My Engine Maintenence light immediately came back on on my way home from the dealership. Triumph finally decided to replace the entire wiring harness. It took a total of a month but everything seems ok now. Runs like a beast.

 

I am experiencing a similar problem. My Thunderbird Storm ABS is ridden 2700 Kms/ 2 months. I am getting a ticking noise from the engine. The Triumph mechanic told me that he would do some valve adjustments. The valve adjustments did not work, so he finally told me to put a shim to cover the gap in one of the valves !! I am wondering that a new bike would develop such problems ??