Clutch whine/slip.

[jambo]

If it's only when pulling away, never while traveling this suggests an issue with the clutch lever / cable / worm drive / pushrod side of the system, rather than it being a problem with the plates themselves or the clutch springs. Assuming the basket isn't notched, stopping the plates engaging cleanly. In short, once the clutch is fully engaged it's gripping fine. Something is stopping a smooth and progressive shift from the disengaged to engaged state and allowing the plates to slip for longer than requested.

Jambo

Right, I'll have a fiddle with the setup of the worm drive then and make sure I have it all right. I remember when I put the basket in it was a touch notchy, but I didn't want to swap it into a 'smoother' basket until I was sure I fixed the gear selection problems. Might be a idea if fiddling with setup makes no difference to have ago at swapping it out again with one of the other 2 baskets I have.

[jambo]

I'd check the worm drive and push rod are moving smoothly and that the cable and lever are smooth to operate and return too. It doesn't sound like an adjustment problem as the clutch is engaging & disengaging properly.

If you've got 2 spare baskets and it doesn't turn out to be a clutch push rod caked in crud, fit the nicest basket & hub you've got, checking for any ridges. You'll want a new washer to bend over the clutch center nut too.

Jambo

im glad you posted this up as i have the same problem as this mate only ever while pulling away ie lights roundabouts and you notice the clutch snap on when pulling away after the noise lol

the noise deff sounds as if its coming from the lhs on my bike so i think mine might be the worm drive needs a grease up.

let us know how you get on...

Well I know my worm drive is well greased as I did it Friday, though I might give the whole area a good clean at the weekend.

[jambo]

If the action feels smooth and slick, you're still getting the same issue, and you're happy with the work you've done on the worm drive, then it's sounding increasingly like the basket is notched and plates are snagging, then catching.

Jambo

Feck, I hope not I seem to be endlessly taking that basket out.

[Biker Biggles]

Seems to be a common thing on higher mileage svs.BB juniors 90000 + miles bike would screech when taking up the drive from standstill especially if giving it some beans and we put it down to general wear in the clutch.

I was riding in this morning and it did it a few more times after not doing it at all on the ride home.2 last night. The clutch leaver felt awful so I will need to take a look at it.