Bunbun Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 '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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunbun Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 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. 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? ) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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