clunk when turning off!

[socommk23]

anyone else had a problem with the sv clunking quite loud when you turn it off sometimes? what is it? how can i fix it? how much it cost?
please help!!!
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[thepyrofish]

Mine does that too! But only when it's cold, it seems.

[embee]

I may be wrong but this is a possible which I suspect to be the cause. :idea:

When you switch off an engine it will spin down under inertia until eventually it reaches a compression stroke which the inertia can't overcome. If it comes to a stop near the top of compression it will "bounce" back a little.

The starter has a roller type clutch in it (usually), so when the engine turns backwards it picks up on the clutch and drives the starter gear train backwards. I suspect this is what gives the clunk.

As I say I'm open to be proven wrong. :?

If this is the case, then there's nothing to be done, they're all like that sir.

Also it'll be much more likely with a twin than a L4 due to the size of the cyliders (i.e. how strong the bounce "spring" is) relative to the engine friction.

[socommk23]

cool
cheers for the insight
was worried there might be teeth missing on the starter clutch wheel

[philipMac]

Oooh. Nice lid sir.
Thats the Bandit, yeah?
How do you find it, weight and comfort wise?

[Iansv]

Mines always done it... Never really worried about it :lol:

[Stig]

I used to worry about. It's the first bike that I have ever owned that I can remember doing it.