> Some years ago, my '85 had a really bad shudder when starting off. I
> completely rebuilt the clutch (resurfaced the flywheel, new clutch disk,
> throwout bearing, and seals, etc).  That did the trick.  No more shudder.

Thanks Mike.  Good to know it can be cured.  No doubt that the current
style of driving will probably wear the clutch more, I feel like I'm
riding it whenever I'm in town.