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Title: Noisy clutch?
Post by: Toecutter on June 16, 2015, 05:10:02 PM

Get a pretty regular,
Fairly loud "tapping" from gearbox at idle, in neutral,
With clutch engaged. Pull the lever, goes away. Normal?

Sorry for what may seem to be stupid questions,
Just trying to get a feel for "normal"
On a Guzzi.

Also,
At Idle and just off,
Sometimes.
I'm getting a
Pretty strong, irregular vibration through the pegs, accompanied by a
Slight "growly" noise from down low in the bike... Gearbox area it seems. Not always.

The dumb queries will stop eventually,
I promise.

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: Cam3512 on June 16, 2015, 05:37:08 PM

Normal.  Get some ear plugs!

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: earemike on June 16, 2015, 05:37:22 PM

Could be normal.

My V11 Scura gave me no clutch problems but one individual heard the clutch & said "thats f*cked!". It was very noisy.

If it performs fine I'd say it's normal, get used to it & listen for any changes  :undecided:

What model is this one?

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: Toecutter on June 16, 2015, 06:06:53 PM

V7 special. 2014. Just rolled over 2000km

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: CalVin2007 on June 16, 2015, 06:13:32 PM

"Also,
At Idle and just off,
Sometimes.
I'm getting a
Pretty strong, irregular vibration through the pegs, accompanied by a
Slight "growly" noise from down low in the bike... Gearbox area it seems. Not always."


   Check for an exhaust pipe touching the frame or stand. Makes a sound like that if it's close enough.

  Terry

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: Warwick in NZ on June 16, 2015, 07:55:16 PM

Could be the thrust bearing....is the clutch arm adjusted so it is not running on that bearing??? if it has been, it could be on the way out... Warwick :)

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: Cam3512 on June 16, 2015, 08:04:18 PM

These new V7's make noise in neutral with the clutch disengaged. Opposite of the dual plate rattle.

Worry less, ride more!

Title: Re: Noisy clutch?
Post by: Vasco DG on June 16, 2015, 11:28:56 PM

Unlikely to be anything serious. Probably just backlash due to the uneven idle. Once it's trimmed itself up it'll probably be fine when warm.

Pete