2012 Tiger 800 Something Slipping?

Ron DD · Sep 25, 2025

My 2012 Tiger 800 roadie with 59,000 miles has developed an intermittent issue I would love any advice on. It seems to happen mostly when I begin a ride (something warming up?) and mostly as I start off in first gear. I hear a clunk sound and feel what I would call a slippage. It only seems to happen under this scenario. I'm not sure where to start. For the most part once I've ridden a while it doesn't happen again.
Chain and sprocket were replaced in 2024. Clutch?

Thanks much! Ron

joe mc donald · Sep 26, 2025

Ron DD said: ↑

My 2012 Tiger 800 roadie with 59,000 miles has developed an intermittent issue I would love any advice on. It seems to happen mostly when I begin a ride (something warming up?) and mostly as I start off in first gear. I hear a clunk sound and feel what I would call a slippage. It only seems to happen under this scenario. I'm not sure where to start. For the most part once I've ridden a while it doesn't happen again.
Chain and sprocket were replaced in 2024. Clutch?

Thanks much! Ron
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@Ron DD Yes i would check the clutch friction plates. Sure some of the wise ones will chip in soon as they are smarter than i. The other bit to check is the cable it is free flowing.