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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Default 2009 Clutch engagement chatter

Anybody else have a chatter or clunk when engagement or dis-engagement of clutch rolling 5 mies an hour? I just want to find if its "normal" Thanks, Gus
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Not normal.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Mine did that until I did the clutch adjustment. You have to pull the primary cover off and follow the clutch adjustment directions on here or in your manual. Very simple procedure.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nskitts
Mine did that until I did the clutch adjustment. You have to pull the primary cover off and follow the clutch adjustment directions on here or in your manual. Very simple procedure.
You just need to remove the derby cover, not the primary cover.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Noticed mine doing the same thing after the 1k service. Looks like now I need to adjust it. Thanks for the info!
 
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