Clutch Noise - SV650.org

26-07-06, 09:51 PM

My 01' with 12K miles has started to sound like a dry clutch Ducati on de-acceleration. Any idea if my clutch has had it? Still works well...

Sid Squid · 27-07-06, 08:12 AM

Adjust it first, as usual, if no improvement then a look under the cover may be warranted.

12,000 isn't much for the standard clutch, you can expect much more than that, so whilst possible the clutch is worn I'd look elsewhere first.

27-07-06, 12:59 PM

The clutch is generally dead silent unless you are running way to low on oil. I would check the chain tension and the condition of the chain slider on top of the swingarm. Then I would measure the links per the owner's manual to see if the chain has too much stretch for service.

28-07-06, 01:45 AM

I said de-acceleration what I mean to say is, during the return to idle from a brisk free rev. Clutch in or out no matter. Momentary clatter (Ducati like) on the way down. Speaking of which. Have you seen the new Cycle World? V-Storm v. Ducati Multistrada 620. Interesting?

28-07-06, 02:31 AM

The clutch basket has a cushion drive built in with 4 springs. These springs collapse a bit over time and could definitely be the noise your hearing.

26-07-06, 09:51 PM	#1
krl Guest Posts: n/a	Clutch Noise My 01' with 12K miles has started to sound like a dry clutch Ducati on de-acceleration. Any idea if my clutch has had it? Still works well...

27-07-06, 08:12 AM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Adjust it first, as usual, if no improvement then a look under the cover may be warranted. 12,000 isn't much for the standard clutch, you can expect much more than that, so whilst possible the clutch is worn I'd look elsewhere first. __________________ 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"

27-07-06, 12:59 PM	#3
andyauger Guest Posts: n/a	Are you sure? The clutch is generally dead silent unless you are running way to low on oil. I would check the chain tension and the condition of the chain slider on top of the swingarm. Then I would measure the links per the owner's manual to see if the chain has too much stretch for service.

28-07-06, 01:45 AM	#4
krl Guest Posts: n/a	clutch noise II I said de-acceleration what I mean to say is, during the return to idle from a brisk free rev. Clutch in or out no matter. Momentary clatter (Ducati like) on the way down. Speaking of which. Have you seen the new Cycle World? V-Storm v. Ducati Multistrada 620. Interesting?

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28-07-06, 02:31 AM	#5
Graham Guest Posts: n/a	The clutch basket has a cushion drive built in with 4 springs. These springs collapse a bit over time and could definitely be the noise your hearing.