Clutch rattles

Whiteone · Oct 28, 2015

My 2013 Hyperstrada clutch has an audible rattle until engaged. How noisy is the clutch supposed to be?

I have not been happy with the clutch on this bike so far. It feels like it needs adjustment and I can't seem find a smooth release point it's all in at once.

Any suggestions?

The bike has 10,500 miles, the first 10,000 attributed to the first owner. I still have a couple months of warranty so I want to make sure it's sorted out before it's too late.

monocog007 · Oct 29, 2015

It's no dry clutch, that's for sure. Not sure about the noise though. Mine seems to be pretty grabby, but I got used to it after a few hundred miles. Have you tried adjusting the cable down by the frame?

gatdammit · Oct 29, 2015

I've got about the same number of miles and had a pretty dramatic adjustment need recently. Had to mess with the frame adjuster to get it right.

Personally, I go pretty far from factory setting. I like the grab point closer to initially lever bite and it suits me far better.

Jokeshopbeard · Oct 29, 2015

No issues with noise, but it's a very grabby clutch. Switching between bikes throws me off and the Hyperstrada always gets me the first time I engage the clutch after riding my Fireblade!

I find it's pretty easy to get used to though. Have you tried the frame adjuster OP? Mine definitely needed it after similar mileage.

Whiteone · Nov 6, 2015

I will take a look at the frame adjustment opportunity. I don't have a frame of reference as far as the noise level so I probably need to go test drive a new one. Thank you for the responses.

Clutch rattles

Whiteone

monocog007

gatdammit

Jokeshopbeard

Whiteone

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