just had new clutch plates put in with new springs and bolts.nearly every time i seem to change gear there is this strange clunking sound comin from the clutch area,what could it be,wen rideing the bike u can feel the vibrations in the handle bars and footpegs like metal knockin,and somtimes it sounds like its sliping in or outer gear.defintley a knockin sound comin from the clutch area. i dont realy wonna take it apart intill i no for sure what the problem is. has anybody had this sort of problem if so can you help.thanks paul

paul, April 2011

If the shop has any sort of reputation they should take it back & fix it at their own expense, unless you've had some experience with engines find another bike shop you can trust.

Ted, April 2011

if i was to take the side of the head off and check myself,would i be able to see the lock_nut un done,is it hard to fix. or so would that corse the knockin sound if that was the problem. i think the shop that done it dint put it back on propley for them to think i have to take it back to them for them to make more money outer me....yea reeet.the best thing for me is try and fix it myself.

paul, April 2011

If you had it done at a garage or bike shop, take it back for them to sort out. Sounds like the whole clutch assembly is loose, like the central lock-nut's come undone, i think these are 32mm and you should use locktite 648. Either way, it's gotta be stripped mate.

Ted, April 2011