Possible clutch problem???

[Simona]

Not sure if this is related to a problem with the clutch, but when I take off with a decent amount of RPM it seems to be slipping.It also makes a loud shrieking sound??? The clutch seems fine appart from that. the bike has done 7000 klm and Iv had it since new. And its been doing it the whole time. Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.

 

[ChevyFazer]

That shreiking your hearing isnt the tire is it?

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[Simona]

No, Its definately not my tyre. It makes that noise even when I accelarate moderately. And It slips (Clutch) and I dont really go anywhere.

 

[ChevyFazer]

I was just wondering since you said it happens when taking off at decent rpms but from what you just said ya it deff sounds like you have some sort.of clutch issue...what exactly is causing the problem i couldnt tell you with out more info

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[LCR]

Check to make sure its adjusted properly and no cables are binding. Did you do anything recently like oil change, chain adjustment, new tires? Did it just happen all of a sudden of did it start awhile ago and just kept getting worse?

 

[Simona]

Yeah, its been happening since I bought the bike. It hasnt really gotten worse but its there. It doesnt allow me to take off very hard at all. Im considering the possibility of it being an adjustment problem. I ordered some smaller levers and adjusted the cable at the bar. Havnt tried it yet though. Its still under factory warranty so I might just take it back to the dealer. That sound it makes is nasty though.

 

[LCR]

Having had it since new and it has always done it makes it weird. I would attribute it to bad oil, cables out of adjustment, or something else. But If it's always done it you can rule out the oil as it would have come with motorcycle oil in it.

The cables would be my main concern, the porter may have assembled the bike wrong.

If its still under warranty than get it done. 7K is alot of Km to go with a clutch issue.

 

[Simona]

Cool. iv adjusted the cable and im gonna try it out. If that doesnt sort it Im gonna contact the dealer and let them have a look at it. Thanks for your input and advice.

 

[Simona]

Thanks guys. It was simply an adjustment issue. Problem sorted. I have also fitted some new levers to go with th Fz1 bars. Looks and rides great!