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gazwelshguy
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PostPosted: 21:31 - 03 Jan 2017    Post subject: Clutch lever tightness/dry rotary sound Reply with quote
Hi,

Took the bike out yesterday for the first time. Enjoyable but... Clutch was starting to feel tight but also since i took off from the house there is a continuous dry rotation sound from around the front sprocket which is vibrating through the foot pegs. Continues even with the clutch in rolling in gear.

Clutch knackered or could be something else?

Bike off the road now till checked out as I don't want to chance any damage Rolling Eyes
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RhynoCZ
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 03 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
What motorcycle, what clutch: hydraulic/cable operated?
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gazwelshguy
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PostPosted: 21:55 - 03 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bandit 650 K5. Air/oil cooled. Cable clutch. Oil level is okay
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jaffa90
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PostPosted: 00:03 - 04 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
EEEEERRRRRRRRRR, tight chain or links, running on 3 cyls, too much oil in it.
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 00:12 - 04 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Agree with Jaffa90. Check the chain first, and also the front sprocket.

All the best

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gazwelshguy
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PostPosted: 00:21 - 08 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chain and sprocket fine. Changed oil today but still same problem. Clutch plates next
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bypass2
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PostPosted: 00:58 - 08 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
what about the clutch cable.clutch actuator push rod release worn/damanged. needs a bit of lubricant/grease.
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bladerunner
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PostPosted: 02:06 - 08 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
clutch plates are not going to give you those problems...wet clutch bandit= worst case it slips! if the noise was road speed related then check the chain and sprockets for stiff links/missing rollers or hooked teeth. next would be check the output shaft, rear wheel and sprocket carrier bearings. finally unhook the clutch cable and see if its free. some light lube oil might help here if its been used in the rain etc
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gazwelshguy
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 08 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers for the replies. Clutch cable was adjusted yesterday too so that's an improvement. Will take on board you're checks first Bladerunner before delving into the clutch plate area lol Smile
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gazwelshguy
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PostPosted: 22:55 - 19 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
jaffa90 wrote:
EEEEERRRRRRRRRR, tight chain or links, running on 3 cyls, too much oil in it.


Had a 2nd opinion and the chain is too tight as i thought but told it was okay originaly. Clutch is tight too but hopefully will be the cable as it's been sat for a while in a garage before i purchased
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