Odd noise, clutch going out?

What are some of the hints that are commonly encountered when a clutch is going out, or getting tired?

Sometimes when I am really getting on the power from a stop by applying perhaps too much gas and engaging (lever released) the clutch, or if I get on the gas too hard shifting while exiting a corner (come on, none of the rest of ya'all have never tried getting that front wheel off of the ground?) I will get this sound that I can only describe as a rumbling gurgle with hints of belching and that sound that tells you that a bushing is worn (with a shaft no longer spinning in place within the bushing) that stops as soon as I am off of the gas. It has lasted about a half second before I react and get off of it. It has done this, or been possible to make it do it, ever since I got the bike a year ago and does not seem to be getting more prevalent at all.

The engine seems to stay on power, but loses power to the wheel. Over all I experience normal engine bog for load (I think) the 'sound' of something unhappy from the block, but a loss of power to the wheel.

Does anyone recognize what I am attempting to describe?

(if this is a normal reaction to a clutch that is being asked to work outside its tolerances, I may easily stop overloading the clutch.)

I am not afraid to pull a block apart, or to replace clutch parts. Should I even worry about it?

Cheers,:side:

Q

If not already done, remedy could be a simple clutch push-rod adjustment. Usually done though an access cap on the engine sprocket cover. This is a routine maintenance item. Check manual for details.

This adjustment has no relation to amount of slack in the clutch cable between the hand lever and sprocket cover.


NOTA BENE: Pay no attention to any advice from RonKZ650 on this subject. :laugh:

Good Luck!

Dont fool with the adjustment I say Maybe you are talking of a grabby clutch? I don't know how to explain it, but the way some of my clutches work is they work nice and normal, until I take off with a little more throttle and using the clutch a little harder than normal. In this case once in a while the clutch will make a shreeking noise and suddenly partially lock up unexpectedly making for an amateur looking rider. Happens only once in a while. I call it normal.

Yes, both of you yes!!

I will now also refer to it as a grabby clutch. It is a type of shrieking noise and suddenly, partially lock up. AND YES making for the look of an amateur rider.

Patton, I will check the manual for the adjustment through the access panel. Ron, you say this is normal? I agree that it may be a simple case of over-working the clutch. But if there is an adjustment that can be done to remedy the situation then great. I will look into it.

Thanks guys!:woohoo: