thanks, think i will give it a run with it out if the noise disappears i will be happy because at the moment I'm thinks it could be something more serious like a gearbox or camchain issue....

Today i was running the bike on it's center stand i was taking it up to 40 mph then pulling the clutch lever in and letting it slow down in a hope to pinpoint the noise.

It's a difficult noise to pinpoint but it did seen to be coming from the downpipes could it be the exup valve?

It almost sounds like there is something in one of the downpipes rattiling about......

Thanks falcon, will go through the things you have listed.

I had a problem with the gear selection when the bike got warm really difficult to change gear and find neutral. Searched the forum and it did seem to be the plug problem was going to be the cause but when i had a look the plug is in place.

I did find the wear marks on the clutch basket and clutch inner that have been mentioned and i filed them down and the gear selection is a lot better now.

Thanks, any idea what causes it?

HI, i have just got a fzs 1000 and need some help. When i am slowing down and i pull the cluch lever in i get a noise for about 2 - 3 seconds it sounds like a cam chain chatter or a ticking noise any ideas thanks.....