Clutch noise when disengaged

[rich888]

More help required for new Guzzi owner!

 

Am I right in thinking that noise from the clutch release bearing when the clutch lever is pulled, is normal?

 

I also noticed that the valves (i think) are a little rattly. Not checked clearances yet, but when I do, anything else to look out for in there?

 

Brief vid on youtube so you can hear the noises! They sound worse on the video than in real life, but the clutch is making a noise like thin metal blades rubbing together.

 

(The bung is out on the clutch housing as i want to take a look inside with my inspection camera)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4vKjQ5aA9E

 

All replies and comments appreciated!

[docc]

Yeah, buddy! Sounds good! 

 

I mean, it is kinda hard to tell on a video, but seems all good to me.

 

The noises might change after you adjust the valves and balance the throttle bodies per the "Decent Tune-up."

 

I always record how much I have to change a particular valve lash. It's never more than a thousandth, typically. So, if you find one several thousandths out (especially loose), that would make some noise.

[rich888]

Yeah, buddy! Sounds good! 

 

I mean, it is kinda hard to tell on a video, but seems all good to me.

 

The noises might change after you adjust the valves and balance the throttle bodies per the "Decent Tune-up."

 

I always record how much I have to change a particular valve lash. It's never more than a thousandth, typically. So, if you find one several thousandths out (especially loose), that would make some noise.

 

Good to know that all these weird noises are 'normal'! All part of the character of the machine!

 

[Scud]

I loves me some dry-clutch noises. 

[docc]

Scud wrote one of the best synopses of the "clutch" noises in this (interesting) thread about V11/ Guzzi dry clutch noise:

 

https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20041&p=223096

 

And another considered opinion from Mr. P.Roper exposing "input shaft" noise reposted by Camn:

 

https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20041&p=223230

 

I love this experienced perspective from Mr. Roper:

 

"This can also be exacerbated if the throttle body balance is out or the idle speed is too low. There is a reason why the target idle, (Several actually!) is 1250 +/-50 RPM!"

[Steve S]

Hey Rich did you buy that bike from Lawrence?

[rich888]

Hey Rich did you buy that bike from Lawrence?

Yep!

[Steve S]

Been on a few European trips with him and Karen, off again in September to Portugal

[rich888]

Been on a few European trips with him and Karen, off again in September to Portugal

Sounds like it will be great. He tells me the roads there are fantastic.

[LowRyter]

like shaking rocks in a coffee can.

 

"Hey man, I adjusted those valves myself!"

[bbolesaz]

You don't hear it above 80 anyhow.

[Chuck]

I believe Mr. Roper described it as "like two skeletons fornicating on a tin roof."   

[gstallons]

Mmmmmmmm