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| Author: | smoff83 [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
I replaced my fiber clutch discs and springs today. Upon starting, there was a faint raspy noise. When I pulled the clutch lever, it became much more pronounced. I took it apart again, inspected (nothing suspicious) and re assembled. It still makes the same sound, almost like a raspy metallic sound when the clutch lever is pulled. These discs are K&L brand discs. I took the bike for a spin around the block and they function perfectly, but I just can't figure out what is causing this. Has anyone experienced this? Do they need to be "broken in"? |
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| Author: | Jim [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
One or more may be hitting the cover. Did you check for scrape marks when you took it off? |
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| Author: | smoff83 [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
Jim wrote: One or more may be hitting the cover. Did you check for scrape marks when you took it off? Seriously? Nope, I didn't look at the cover  That's what is sounds like though. I will drain again tomorrow and try again. If so, do I have to grind down all the discs? |
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| Author: | smoff83 [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
By the way, I'm asking myself "seriously". Thanks for the idea Jim |
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| Author: | Dewman418 [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
Is the fibre plate underthe retainer clip trimmed 
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| Author: | Jim [ Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
smoff83 wrote: Seriously? Nope, I didn't look at the cover That's what is sounds like though. I will drain again tomorrow and try again. If so, do I have to grind down all the discs? I haven't been through that personally, but yes, I think if that's the problem you can belt sand or file or any reasonable method to take a little off the tabs where they're hitting. It's a halfway common problem on aftermarket plates. (And of course, check what Dewman said.) |
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| Author: | smoff83 [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
Dewman418 wrote: Is the fibre plate underthe retainer clip trimmed Yep, did that to slip the ring over it. The quality of the K&L's looks pretty good, but I remember thinking that the tabs were so much bigger. I will take a look this afternoon |
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| Author: | smoff83 [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
yup, tabs were too big. Nothing towards the guy who I bought them from. I'm sure he didn't know and I'll let him know of my experience. Lots of tranny oil later... |
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| Author: | battleax [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
You need to trim several of the tabs, or they hit the cover. It comes from the clutch plates being used on different models of bikes. I trimmed them with a bench grinder. Don't get them too hot. |
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| Author: | jason8887 [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: noisy new clutch discs - H2 |
I cleaned the rib off the inside of the cover on mine and it worked pretty well. make sure you account for the disc position when you have the clutch disengaged. Mine squeels a bit when I pull the clutch... |
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