What the heck is it and why must I endure it?!
Edited by SeizedBalt, 11 July 2021 - 11:38 am.
Tamed By The Shame
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SeizedBalt
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 11:37 am
The TDM is a fun bike and 900cc of twin can shift but any time I want to have some fun off the lights I am shamed into responsible riding by an infernal and embarrassing screech from my clutch.
What the heck is it and why must I endure it?!
What the heck is it and why must I endure it?!
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 12:24 pm
A switch to full synthetic oil oil didn't stop it, but did reduce it..
Neither did a clutch strip.
Neither did new heavy springs.
Nor did Gecko clutch plates n springs.
It no longer annoys me as much as screamer pipes on dreary cars......
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 04:30 pm
Cos it wants to be a Guzzi.
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 07:59 pm
Cos it wants to be a Guzzi.
Guzzi clutches don’t squeal like a niner, but they do rattle like f*@#k when you pull the clutch lever in. Probably as bad as a Ducati.
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 08:10 pm
Its the only bike I have ever known to do this.
My 850 never did that!
My 850 never did that!
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 08:14 pm
I think there is a clutch mod of some kind that some did to try and stop the squawwwk.
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Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 09:15 pm
Was that the one where the guy shimmed the clutch boss springs ? Had to grind off the rivets or summat like that.
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Posted 11 July 2021 - 09:45 pm
Just to add…I’ve always found fresh oil helps (I use Motul 5100), but even then, it still does it when cold.
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Posted 12 July 2021 - 12:35 am
A change of oil will help but you will need to experiment to find the right one. I use an Australian full synthetic oil Nulon 10w-40 and it has completely removed the squeal. I had the bike serviced at a local shop a few years back and they used Motul. The squeal returned on the ride home, I changed the oil that afternoon, problem solved.
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Posted 12 July 2021 - 07:48 am
Was that the one where the guy shimmed the clutch boss springs ? Had to grind off the rivets or summat like that.
yes dare was but i cannot remember who twas?
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Posted 12 July 2021 - 07:55 am
I solved it by fitting a complete Surflex clutch pack including plain plates, but it's an expensive solution.
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