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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: mothman on August 25, 2006, 07:59:39 PM

Title: Got some noise, maybe from the clutch
Post by: mothman on August 25, 2006, 07:59:39 PM

Hey all,

I got a 2000 1200S. Has 7100 mile on it of which I've put on 2000. As I was riding today I started feeling what I thought the chain sticking a little. As I would get on it at about 2000rpms I could hear that sticking sound.
When I got home I put it up on the centerstand and started it up. I put it into first and I heard as I released the clutch level fast a pretty loud clank come from the middle of the engine. I put it in second and let the clutch lever out pretty quick and the noise got louder. I can't imagine the clutch going bad. I also noticed that it was a little bit more difficult to hit first gear when at a light. When it would engage it mostly made a good bang when it engages. Is it normal for these bikes to have that bang when enegaging first? Thanks all.

Title: Got some noise, maybe from the clutch
Post by: mothman on August 25, 2006, 08:37:46 PM

Ya know it is amazing what a liitle kerosene, proper chain lube, a quick test ride around the neighborhood, some dirty hands and telling a cop you were testing out a little theory can do to get yourself out of a 70 in a 45 mph ticket!   :duh: :shock:

Title: Got some noise, maybe from the clutch
Post by: tannerismyhero on August 26, 2006, 02:43:51 AM

isnt that losing your license?

Title: Got some noise, maybe from the clutch
Post by: mothman on August 26, 2006, 01:24:06 PM

I was lucky. He didn't notice the pregnant lady, two Canadian children, and a fresh lit of puppies I ran over first.  :shock:
It was just a short burst, told me he watched me brake quickly after that.   :motorsmile:

Title: clutch
Post by: tacoman on August 28, 2006, 02:45:10 PM

Your clutch may not be disengaging all the way when you pull the lever.  The B12 clutch is hydraulic so i would give it a good bleeding and see how it goes.