'02 XX
30k miles
Synthetic
So lately I've noticed a really odd sound coming from around where the clutch is but I can't really narrow it down other than on the right side of the bike down around the dipstick. At idle everything sounds great and the bike runs great, however if I pop the throttle when the bike is idling and in neutral, it makes a sound like a slipping clutch. Without the clutch lever being in. It's very brief and lasts only a part of a second. Additionally, if I roll it on (even kinda quickly) instead of smack it open it doesn't make the sound.
Any idea what the problem could be? I've adjusted the clutch bar a tad both in and out and it hasn't really made a difference, but I may not have moved it enough -- think that could be it or is it something more innocuous?
Bun
Full Version: Clutch(?) making funny sound when from idle to 2k
What's a clutch bar? Do you mean the handlebar lever?
You'll get a little clutch noise if the idle is too low, or when its really hot out and the oil is a bit thinner. When at an idle in neutral, there's essentially nothing to slip, so I'm at a loss to imagine your noise.
Does it go away with the clutch in?
And....does it make a sort of tinkling sound? If so, it may be time for a CCT....the sound from that is referred right out from under the fairing in that area.
You'll get a little clutch noise if the idle is too low, or when its really hot out and the oil is a bit thinner. When at an idle in neutral, there's essentially nothing to slip, so I'm at a loss to imagine your noise.
Does it go away with the clutch in?
And....does it make a sort of tinkling sound? If so, it may be time for a CCT....the sound from that is referred right out from under the fairing in that area.
QUOTE(rockmeupto125 @ Aug 3 2007, 12:18 PM) 
What's a clutch bar? Do you mean the handlebar lever?
You'll get a little clutch noise if the idle is too low, or when its really hot out and the oil is a bit thinner. When at an idle in neutral, there's essentially nothing to slip, so I'm at a loss to imagine your noise.
Does it go away with the clutch in?
And....does it make a sort of tinkling sound? If so, it may be time for a CCT....the sound from that is referred right out from under the fairing in that area.
You'll get a little clutch noise if the idle is too low, or when its really hot out and the oil is a bit thinner. When at an idle in neutral, there's essentially nothing to slip, so I'm at a loss to imagine your noise.
Does it go away with the clutch in?
And....does it make a sort of tinkling sound? If so, it may be time for a CCT....the sound from that is referred right out from under the fairing in that area.
Yeah, the handlebar lever.
I actually haven't tried it with the clutch in oddly enough, although in retrospect I should have done that probably immediately considering I thought it was a clutch issue. And yeah, I'm kinda puzzled... nothing engaged so why the noise? I haven't really listened for a tinkling sound (like piss on concrete? :D ) and by that I assume you mean like broken glass being shaken? It does give a kinda 'brrrrrrp' sound though.
I'll check it when I get on to go home. I'll look into the CCT thing tho -- pretty cheap, easy (right?) and it's not going to hurt anything. I'll also see if I can't narrow it down more.
EDIT: Looked around and researched the CCT issue and I think that could be it. Gonna get one and swap it out regardless. Thanks!
Bun
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