clunk when turning off!
 

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

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.

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

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

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

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