Penny in the clutch?

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The549 · #1 Unread post by **The549** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:06 am

At rpms higher than 4k or so I get a noise from what I believe is the clutch area. Sounds like someone threw a penny in there or something. I have a kawasaki zephyr 550cc. 23k miles. Clutch is at the loosest position possible (ie there's slack in the cable when it's let out). Could it be worn plates, springs, and main bearing?

Thanks!

BuzZz · #2 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:21 pm

Here's an idea. Open it up and look. I can't see through the cover from here, even with my 'net goggles on.

The549 · #3 Unread post by **The549** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:58 pm

Thanks man. Yeah I did, but didn't have the tools to measure tolerances. It looked fine to me, but the bearing seemed floppy so I already have a new one. I think I may go ahead and replace it.

I was just wondering if this is a sound that can be encountered with a worn clutch.

BuzZz · #4 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:45 pm

The problem is that there are so many sounds a clutch can make, and the same problem can cause more than one kind of sound, or one sound could be be caused by more than one problem. Without hearing it in person (even then it's chancy), it's pretty hard to say what the deal is.

But replacing a bearing worn enough to show significant play is a dam good idea, and will likely solve the noise.