Rattling Gs (don't they all)
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I reckon new clutch needed
Does it disappear if you increase the revs above tickover?
Does it make a difference if it's in gear or neutral?
Does it make a difference if it's in gear or neutral?
It vanishes as soon as the clutch is disengaged, does not matter what gear or revs. Thats why I think the issue is not with the clutch as the bike rides well, I know there is a bearing in the slave cylinder, the noise is a light ringing you have to listen hard to hear it.
Mine is like that but sounds very worn. Clutch works well. For now! Is it worse when the bike is hot? An oil change quietened mine. I don't think you need to change the clutch yet! Saying that it could die tomorrow. Who knows?! I'm 12,000 km down the road since noticing the noise in mine!
Don't worry about it. Lots of bikes make the same "clutch"* noise, some worse than others.
My own bike has made the same noise since 12k miles and it's now got 74k miles.
*it's not actually the clutch.
Makes no difference if its hot or cold, clutch works well and only done 40k since new, usually get 60k from a clutch. I think its the slave cylinder bearing which the push rod locates into, can be replaced without major surgery, if I can pluck up the enthusiasm!
I'd love to know how to change it with little hassle. Do you not have to remove the clutch plates and at least raise the rear and remove air box etc?
I thinks there's a bit more to it than that ...
Raise the rear subframe and take the back of the bike off basically .
I'm sure Mr Steptoe will confirm what's involved / time hours..
Owen You can change the clutch slave cylinder (where the bearing is located) with a bit of effin about
Knowing your history of making sure "things are tight" I'd recommend that you don;t go near it
I thinks there's a bit more to it than that ...
Raise the rear subframe and take the back of the bike off basically .
I'm sure Mr Steptoe will confirm what's involved / time hours..
Not too difficult or much disassembly required .. rear wheel, rear shock, three bolts that hold the slave in place and much twisting and turning to extract it through the small gap.
Helps if you lower the L/H fork leg (simply undo the one 14mm nut on top of the leg) and pull the clutch hose the other side of the leg to give you plenty of slack in the hose to enable you to pull the slave right out from the back of the gearbox with the hose still attached.
I very much doubt it's the slave cylinder. They usually screech rather than rattle.
Thrust bearing? 
Owen You can change the clutch slave cylinder (where the bearing is located) with a bit of effin about
Knowing your history of making sure "things are tight" I'd recommend that you don;t go near it
Bit unfair there doc, I had an incident with a front shock but bar that I've been very good! Anyway, I've no plan on touching it. It knocks and clatters but really does not bother me.
If it's not slipping, or juddering, keep riding.
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