clutch noise
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clutch noise
hi all, just wondering if anyone could tell me why i can hear a rattling noise when my clutch is out in neutral, when i pull the clutch in the noise dissapears. could it be something as simple as the clutch cable or is this gonna cost me a fortune. im new to motorcycles and dont know much about them at all. it is a j reg zxr 400, many thanks, steve.
More noise in neutral
very strange, I have the same problem and every time I ask somebody what it could be they look at me with concern! I can't help but would be interested if anyone can.
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don't fret peoples. its a zxr400 clutch, they all do it, there is a post somewhere on this forum i'll see if i can find it that explains what it is, i will be adding a buyers guide to the website soon and will mention it.
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posted at the same time
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there are 4 ball bearings in the clutch assembly which wear down, i will try and get hold of a clutch and take some piccies, its easier to explain then.
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the one on the right.
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personally i wouldn't bother, i replaced my clutch and didn't bother with the bearings as i've heard this problem on brand new zxr400s, i don't know if buying a new clutch part would cure it?its the most common worry on the zxr400s.
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The long and short of it, is that it doesn't cause any problem over any timescale that i've ever heard of, will cost around £200 for a local garage to sort it out for you - and will be sound exactly the same again after you've done a few hundred miles.
If you want to keep spending money for something that isn't a problem at all, and just sounds a bit odd, then feel free lol.
I'd heard it was something to do with scores on the clutch basket - but i don't know what a clutch basket is and have never bothered to find out
Ey - forgeddaboudit, ya bums!!!
If you want to keep spending money for something that isn't a problem at all, and just sounds a bit odd, then feel free lol.
I'd heard it was something to do with scores on the clutch basket - but i don't know what a clutch basket is and have never bothered to find out
Ey - forgeddaboudit, ya bums!!!
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its definitely your clutch, could be worse you could be ridin a ducati, now they do rattle!!
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