Clutch noise - problem?
 

I really hope it's not the clutch, but when I pull away, just before the clutch lever is fully released the bike makes....well, best as I can describe it a knocking noise for about a second or two. It doesn't happen all the time and sometimes it's fairly loud and sometimes it's barely noticeable. Only started to happen this morning.

I hope i'm not going paranoid here, but if anyone has any advice that would be awesome!

Re: Clutch Problem?
 

My bike does this too, it's just general 'knockiness' when the engine is cold. I wouldn't worry about it.

Re: Clutch Problem?
 

Does the clutch make a juddering feeling when you're releasing it, or does it work normally other than the noise?

Re: Clutch noise - problem?
 

I don't think it's juddering when I release it. I briefly slipped the clutch while stationary this morning, and it seemed fine. the noise happens just as the bike starts to move.
I think I may have it licked tho...was inspecting the bike last night and noticed that the chain may be the cause...it seems like it's stretched longer than the teeth of the sprockets. I oiled it and it seemed to have alleviated some of the noise, but I can still hear it ever so slightly.

Re: Clutch noise - problem?
 

Friend had something similar to this, was the front sprocket needing tightened, a little movement there makes a suprising amount of noise

Re: Clutch noise - problem?
 

I have to say i've noticed noise comming from my clutch like this too, for me the noise is kind of a squeal as you let the clutch out, only does it when the bike is cold and it often seams like it then jumps forward a little.

Same thing with the front sprocket?

Re: Clutch noise - problem?
 

cheers guys! I'm going to try to replace the chain and sprockets tonight, hopefully with little hassle (replacing the OEM chain). that should get rid of the noise.