Clutch rattle

[figman]

As you probably were going to, PLEASE keep us updated on the clutch rattle issue. I have the same issue and it is very annoying. I/we know it isn't a performance issue but the looks/questions i get are annoying.

Thanks!

Should have mine fixed in a month or so. I will update when resolved.

[jadesystem]

Hi Figman,

We would all appreciate your reply when your clutch rattle is resolved.
As mentioned, it is more annoying than anything. I've had to explain
to people that this is Suzuki's first-entry in the diesel motorcycle realm.
And that the noise is typical of diesal engines.....lol !!

It shuts people up to move-on....until they hear it at a gas station after
you have pumped regular unleaded gas.

[850 Combat]

Carbs out of sync will make the rattle worse. I synced the carbs on my 1000G and it virtually went away. They were badly out of sync though. The PO had set them, but never set the lock nuts...

[figman]

Hi Figman,

We would all appreciate your reply when your clutch rattle is resolved.
As mentioned, it is more annoying than anything. I've had to explain
to people that this is Suzuki's first-entry in the diesel motorcycle realm.
And that the noise is typical of diesal engines.....lol !!

It shuts people up to move-on....until they hear it at a gas station after
you have pumped regular unleaded gas.

Clutch rattle is fixed. PO had someone install clutch but for some reason the retaining nut had worked loose and was ready to come off. That would have been a catastrophe. I have no idea why the retaining nut was removed in the first place albeit I am certainly no mechanic.

[posplayr]

Clutch rattle is fixed. PO had someone install clutch but for some reason the retaining nut had worked loose and was ready to come off.

APE sell a hardened nut that is not as likely to loose, About $30 but worth it.