VFR750LV Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 This is not my bike, but I have a similar noise from my 91 VFR (with a Kevlar Clutch Kit). Thought I would put up a link and see if the experts can diagnose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Marooncobra Posted October 16, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted October 16, 2018 Does the noise go away when you pull the clutch in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR750LV Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 On mine, yes. On the one in the video - unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Clutch basket needs to be replaced. I have the same issue with mine when the engine is cold. It started making this noise around 50k miles. As soon as I pull the clutch in the noise completely goes away. When the bike reaches operating temperature, the noise goes away. The clutch basket slots wear out, allowing the clutch plates to move back and forth in the basket at idle as the engine speeds up and slows down. This problem is made worse with poorly synchronized starter valves/carburetors. Once the engine reaches operating temp, along with the engine oil being at operating temp, the clutch rattle dissipates because the idle gets smoother, metal expands, oil starts to coat the clutch. The noise is annoying and embarrassing is all. Won't kill or break anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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