noticed lately on my 00 which has 28k miles on it that there is a squeeking noice when I put it in gear. The squeeking continues when moving. Took me ages to narrow it down, at first thought it was the fairing, then the clutch lever, but I have no idea whats causing it. With engine running there is no squeeking, press clutch no squeeking, but as soon as I tap down into first gear it starts, and continues when I move off. It seems to be squeeking to the turning of the engine once gear is engaged.
Anyone any idea what this could be. Just spent aloada money on tyres, chain and sprockets and brake pads, it'd break my heart if this was something serious like a clutch problem.
Just a stab,........ Are you gett'n full range from your clutch lever? Have you changed the fluid, recently? Again just a stab,... Perhaps glazed clutch plates. Does it silp while in gear? Maybe the clutch springs are wore out, not allowing full pressure? I really don't know. Does the wheels turn while in neutral, on the centerstand? :headscratch:
Rivcyko, Nov 8 2007, 06:45 PMDoes the wheels turn while in neutral, on the centerstand? :headscratch:
when on the center stand, clutch in and in first, the rear whhel does revolve very slowly alright....but ut always did. i'm stumped too, no idea what this noise is.....hope its nothing serious
FotoMoto, Nov 9 2007, 09:36 PMDoes the squeak really match engine speed or rather road speed? Could be a wheel bearing if the latter.
Sorry for not getting back earlier, away with work.
Defo not a wheel bearing, as the squeak mostly starts as soon as I engage gear stationary, and comes and goes when moving. I'm pretty certain it is a clutch issue but I am useless on clutches and wouldn't have a clue where to even start to diagnoise that exact cause.
Rivcyko mentioned clutch fluid, that might help, not sure when it was changed last or what its exact job is! As for glazed plates...you have lost me there, sorry.
Whats in the clutch that can squeak anyway, I thought the transmission oil lubed everything that needed it.
Excuse my lack of knowledge on clutches, thank god all are catered for here!!!!!
cheers
Garville Ireland ...where the Guinness is luverly!!!
FotoMoto, Nov 9 2007, 09:36 PMDoes the squeak really match engine speed or rather road speed? Could be a wheel bearing if the latter.
Sorry for not getting back earlier, away with work.
Defo not a wheel bearing, as the squeak mostly starts as soon as I engage gear stationary, and comes and goes when moving. I'm pretty certain it is a clutch issue but I am useless on clutches and wouldn't have a clue where to even start to diagnoise that exact cause.
Rivcyko mentioned clutch fluid, that might help, not sure when it was changed last or what its exact job is! As for glazed plates...you have lost me there, sorry.
Whats in the clutch that can squeak anyway, I thought the transmission oil lubed everything that needed it.
Excuse my lack of knowledge on clutches, thank god all are catered for here!!!!!
cheers
Garville Ireland ...where the Guinness is luverly!!!
There's a how-to on changing the fluid, 'round here. Glazed plates,..... Same as glazed rotors/pads. The pores, that are in there, are smoothed over, (generally due to heat/wear). Less surface area = less grip, and with that, a lot of times, warpage. There's also, I believe a how-to on changing clutch plates. Trans oil/engine oil are the same thing, on a wet clutch. That is why one shouldn't add any anti-ware additives, or oils to your bike. (VFRS).
does the clutch lever have a little slack before compressing the fluid? i am wondering if pressure is staying applied to the actuator rod that maybe the squeek. if the fairings are off you might try loosening the clutch bleed srew slightly and see if the fluid seeps out or squirts out. you may have to add a little fluid to the resevoir but that breif opening should not put air in the system. next pull the clutch fluid actuator and check it for travel in and out. (after you pull the lever, you will have to collapse the actuator by hand, just the thumb shoul do!) pull the cross rod out and look at the ends for damage/wear. these are good maintenance checks even if you change the clutch. best regards............................