Clutch

[fatbloke62]

Hi foccers not posted for a while but I need some advice if possible, I've noticed of late when the bike is idling the clutch is silent, pull in the lever and it starts rattling ,something I have never had before any ideas ,cheers

[Gaz66]

Hi..
Depends what u call a rattle, 1 mans rattle is another mans rumble.
If it concerns u, it needs stripping for a bit of inspection.


More than likely a wear issue, often the springs get weak in the clutch hub & rattle like crazy, this can affect most bike clutches, but could be the dreaded bung that detached from the shaft end, never seen it myself, but it does happen, I would have thought any foreign body rattling around in a clutch assembly would either lock the clutch up or stop it releasing.


Spanners out time.

[Gnasher]

If there is a noticeable rattle/rumble when the clutch is pulled, that would suggest basket bearing and/or worn basket.  Could also be push rod assembly wear.     

[b1k3rdude]

or worn basket. 

This is a common point of wear, that depending on the amount of wear can only be resolved by replacing the clutch basket with a new or less worn one.