Slight thud when releasing clutch in 1st

[chrisso]

There's a few posts on the Gen 1 and 2 forums, but I want to find out if this is something Gen 3 owners have noticed. As I'm releasing the clutch in 1st, I can feel and hear a distinct thud or clunk just before take off. I'm pretty sure my gen 3's been doing it since new, and right now it has 900km on the clock. I've read that this is normal and something to do with the back torque limiter. It's not the drive chain or cush drives because they don't move when this occurs, and I can easily replicate it by rolling forwards in first, coming to a stop, pulling in the clutch, and then as I slowly release the clutch again, I can feel the clunk just before the clutch bites. It happens all the time when I come to a complete stop, or even when I'm in neutral and engage first again. I'm pretty sure it's coming from the clutch area. Any other gen 3 owners notice something similar? Thanks!

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Try this. . .
I’m assuming you purchased the bike new?
I’m also assuming it’s still under warranty (so few kms on it) ?
Take it into the local dealer it was purchased from, ask to speak to the service manager and explain to him exactly what the perceived fault with the clutch is.
Ask him if any other Gen 3 owner has inquired about this same problem.
Demonstrate to him the problem.

My point is . . Isn’t this a warranty issue?
I understand the reason you’re asking the group here if anyone else here with a Gen 3 has this same thing going on, you’re curious, I get it.
I’m also curious . . As to what the service manager is going to say.