Installed the clutch and it's still messed up
Installed the clutch and it's still messed up
So, I installed my clutch basket that was put together by my local dealer. I put everything back together, and took it for a test ride.
First, the clutch is a lot harder to pull then before. It is engaging fine. About half way out.
But, after about 10 minutes of riding, when I pull the clutch lever it sounds like there is something "Crunching" inside while sitting and not moving. It also sometimes sounds like a "Belt" squeal? It doesn't sound good at all. I pulled over in a parking lot and put it into neutral. I just sat there pulling the clutch. And it sounded AWFUL.
When I was riding it was fine, and shifted up and down with no problems.
First, the clutch is a lot harder to pull then before. It is engaging fine. About half way out.
But, after about 10 minutes of riding, when I pull the clutch lever it sounds like there is something "Crunching" inside while sitting and not moving. It also sometimes sounds like a "Belt" squeal? It doesn't sound good at all. I pulled over in a parking lot and put it into neutral. I just sat there pulling the clutch. And it sounded AWFUL.
When I was riding it was fine, and shifted up and down with no problems.
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So, I installed my clutch basket that was put together by my local dealer. I put everything back together, and took it for a test ride.
First, the clutch is a lot harder to pull then before. It is engaging fine. About half way out.
But, after about 10 minutes of riding, when I pull the clutch lever it sounds like there is something "Crunching" inside while sitting and not moving. It also sometimes sounds like a "Belt" squeal? It doesn't sound good at all. I pulled over in a parking lot and put it into neutral. I just sat there pulling the clutch. And it sounded AWFUL.
When I was riding it was fine, and shifted up and down with no problems.
First, the clutch is a lot harder to pull then before. It is engaging fine. About half way out.
But, after about 10 minutes of riding, when I pull the clutch lever it sounds like there is something "Crunching" inside while sitting and not moving. It also sometimes sounds like a "Belt" squeal? It doesn't sound good at all. I pulled over in a parking lot and put it into neutral. I just sat there pulling the clutch. And it sounded AWFUL.
When I was riding it was fine, and shifted up and down with no problems.
+1 on double checking the primary chain tension, and also, what is the condition of the chain tensioner (plastic) Shoe?
And yes, the SE clutch pack (no spring plate) does require ~35-40% more pull force.
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Don't get the LOL...but anyway, the stock clutch is good for 100hp. Is he running above that or beating it on the strip? 
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OMG....DON'T do that!
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But in any case, I'm not sure the lighter 883 diaphragm spring is suitable for 100 HP, but that just my 2˘ because I don't like having to repeatedly work on the clutch.
