2002 first gear noise - SV650.org

03-08-13, 03:09 PM

I just bought a 2002 sv650 with 15000 miles on it. The bike runs great for
The exception of first gear. When you take off in first i hear a kind of crunchy/ notchy
Sound. I dont know if its a real problem or not. Its almost a rattling
Sound like its comming from the bottom of the motor. Any ideas?

Sid Squid · 03-08-13, 03:17 PM

Is the noise only ever heard at pull away?
Does it stop once you've completely released the clutch?
If you slip the clutch lots and keep the revs low does the noise alter/reduce/disappear?

If a general yes to the above, then the problem is very likely the clutch release bearing/seat.

03-08-13, 03:31 PM

The noise is there when the clutch is all the way out. It dosnt feel like anything
Is slipping just sounds like rocks rattling around when taking off in first, you can hear it in second if you shift to early and the motor is struggling

03-08-13, 04:04 PM

Rattling clutch springs maybe? Not sure if this is an issue on the sv, but have heard a similar problem on other bikes.

03-08-13, 03:09 PM	#1
lightwlight Guest Posts: n/a	2002 first gear noise I just bought a 2002 sv650 with 15000 miles on it. The bike runs great for The exception of first gear. When you take off in first i hear a kind of crunchy/ notchy Sound. I dont know if its a real problem or not. Its almost a rattling Sound like its comming from the bottom of the motor. Any ideas?

03-08-13, 03:17 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: 2002 first gear noise Is the noise only ever heard at pull away? Does it stop once you've completely released the clutch? If you slip the clutch lots and keep the revs low does the noise alter/reduce/disappear? If a general yes to the above, then the problem is very likely the clutch release bearing/seat. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

03-08-13, 03:31 PM	#3
lightwlight Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2002 first gear noise The noise is there when the clutch is all the way out. It dosnt feel like anything Is slipping just sounds like rocks rattling around when taking off in first, you can hear it in second if you shift to early and the motor is struggling

03-08-13, 04:04 PM	#4
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2002 first gear noise Rattling clutch springs maybe? Not sure if this is an issue on the sv, but have heard a similar problem on other bikes.

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