Low pitched clutch squeech
Posted: 05:50 pm Jul 07 2008
Not mechanically inclined as much as I would like. Had a local mechanic install a hinson clutch basket and some clutch plates from Jeff Fredette. By the way, I learned that the plates he sells are XR 350 plates that fit KDX.
Anyway, mechanic took off clutch cover for several days while waiting for parts and other delays. I am not hearing the whole story but I think clutch pack got oil and then he replaced my clutch lookthru glass and bike sat dry for a few days in 90 degree weather. So my gut was the plates dried up and just need more time with oil
Bike now makes a low pitched metal on metal type squeeching sound. Clutch makes the noise only occasionally but usually when first ride the bike or also when bike is under load, such as starting the bike in 3rd gear to adjust air screw.
Have changed the oil a few times. Have been using Shell Rotella for a few years and bike never made this noise before. Mechanic changes plates but still makes noise. Any suggestions before I make them take apare and hopefully fix?
Thanks for your time and yes, I need to get more mechanically inclined so this happens less.
Anyway, mechanic took off clutch cover for several days while waiting for parts and other delays. I am not hearing the whole story but I think clutch pack got oil and then he replaced my clutch lookthru glass and bike sat dry for a few days in 90 degree weather. So my gut was the plates dried up and just need more time with oil
Bike now makes a low pitched metal on metal type squeeching sound. Clutch makes the noise only occasionally but usually when first ride the bike or also when bike is under load, such as starting the bike in 3rd gear to adjust air screw.
Have changed the oil a few times. Have been using Shell Rotella for a few years and bike never made this noise before. Mechanic changes plates but still makes noise. Any suggestions before I make them take apare and hopefully fix?
Thanks for your time and yes, I need to get more mechanically inclined so this happens less.