noisey clutch? sm5

[quasi]

just noticed this morning when the bike is sitting in neutral sounds like the clutch is making a racket. pull the clutch lever and it goes away. is this normal?

[finless]

No. Mine makes no change in noise pulling the clutch in.

Bob

[bmccaffrey]

Disagree.

Normal. Mine has been like that from day one

Asked dealer about it a 600 mile check up said is normal

Have a 13 rs. 11000 miles ago still does it no issues.

Ride more worry less

[quasi]

thanks folks. been riding Harleys, and not dealing with vibration and noise from the pipes its different when you can actually hear the engine noises.

[gypsy_100]

just noticed this morning when the bike is sitting in neutral sounds like the clutch is making a racket. pull the clutch lever and it goes away. is this normal?

Yep, but it's the transmission not the clutch. Classic "gear rattle" -- when the clutch is engaged in neutral, some of the shafts and gears are turning in the transmission; when the clutch lever is pulled (disengaged), nothing is turning. All manual transmissions (automotive and motorcycle) will do this.

[quasi]

Yep, but it's the transmission not the clutch. Classic "gear rattle" -- when the clutch is engaged in neutral, some of the shafts and gears are turning in the transmission; when the clutch lever is pulled (disengaged), nothing is turning. All manual transmissions (automotive and motorcycle) will do this.

Makes sense to me! tks

[Chupaca]

To a point. Mine with 31,000 mile has always had a different sound when clutch is engaged. Should not be drastic and may change with oil levels /and or temps and oil types and changes. Always use the best oils you can get....