KZ440 LTD Possible Clutch Issue

There is a rhythmic chirping/scraping noise while the bike is in gear and moving that seems to be coming from the clutch case area. The noise goes away if I pull the clutch lever in while driving.

There also seems to be a lot of clatter coming from the clutch case area at idle--this also goes away when I pull the clutch lever in.

It looks like I am going have to pull the clutch side engine case and take a look at the clutch basket. I was wondering what I should be looking for that might be causing the noise? :huh:

Out of curiosity does it make a difference in sound depending on the rpm you are at while moving? The clutch on the 440 I have found to be a pain in the but to get set perfect although that could just be me :silly: . have you double checked the clutch adjustment ? Just so it can be ruled out.

The clutch adjustment is good, and oddly the sound seems to be related to bike speed rather than engine rpm. :huh:

Hmmm, hope it's not a bearing going out. I might be mistaken but clutch basket issues are usually affected by RPMs . probably need to inspect to verify what the problem is.

Disregard

JR wrote: Disregard

JR do you mean just ignore it? Sounds good to me, but I just have to ask--what's the reasoning?

If chain drive, would inspect chain for proper slack adjustment and assure it's properly lubed, and kink-free.

Good Fortune!

Thanks Patton, but it is a belt drive and everything looks good there.

BornAgainBiker wrote:

JR wrote: Disregard

JR do you mean just ignore it? Sounds good to me, but I just have to ask--what's the reasoning?

ha ha
No dont disregard the noise
Sorry for the confusion BornAgain
I had suggested a tight chain and then edited my post and meant disregard my senior moment :laugh:

JR wrote:

BornAgainBiker wrote:

JR wrote: Disregard

JR do you mean just ignore it? Sounds good to me, but I just have to ask--what's the reasoning?

ha ha
No dont disregard the noise
Sorry for the confusion BornAgain
I had suggested a tight chain and then edited my post and meant disregard my senior moment :laugh:

I knew that sounded too easy. I just thought that you knew what it was and knew that it was nothing to worry about. Oh well, off comes the clutch case. :lol:

I hate the not knowing. Best to have a look.
Steve

punisher11b wrote: Hmmm, hope it's not a bearing going out. I might be mistaken but clutch basket issues are usually affected by RPMs . probably need to inspect to verify what the problem is.

Good point, considering that the noise is related to bike speed, I think I'll start my search in the output shaft bearing area.