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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Getting a noise that has gotten louder over the last couple of weeks. When idling with clutch lever out is when the noise is present. When pull in clutch lever or in gear then noise goes away. I checked the primary chain and replaced the tensioning shoe so it is not this.
Could it be the clutch shell bearing going bad? Any ideas?
 
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May be the bearing in the inner primary cover that supports the mainshaft.
 
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