Clutch noise

[Gary Evans]

My Busa with 26K has developed what seems to be clutch noise at idle. I'm assuming it is the plates rattling in the hub from wear at the tabs but before I pull it apart has anyone else found plate replacement to be the fix or is it just as likely going to be hub wear?

Thanks! 

[wildphil69]

truthfully i think all busa's have clutch noise

[knecum]

Does it go away when the clutch lever is pulled in, if so only way to fix it in a new basket etc..inner hub..  The cover has that piece with 3 bolts to insulate the noise from the clutch/ engine

[WildBro]

I have a complete clutch setup if u need 1.

Bill

[sportbikeryder]

Pull the basket and check the springs on the backside of the basket. They are in effect, a cush drive to reduce teh torsional stiffness of the basket assembly. The "pockets" that retaing the springs often get worn / deformed.

[Gary Evans]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[Stubbs]

I run a Suzuki Service Center and as of late (last couple of years) we have had a rash of pressure plate bolts backing out..  Just pull the cover and take a peek..  It might be worth the look. 

[TrickTom1]

Pull the basket and check the springs on the backside of the basket. They are in effect, a cush drive to reduce teh torsional stiffness of the basket assembly. The "pockets" that retaing the springs often get worn / deformed.

+1 if the springs are real loose you can "adjust" them.

[Gary Evans]

I pulled mine apart and everything was within specs and nowhere near the wear limits. Maybe a low oil level was allowing the plates to rattle at idle. About 30k of street miles with 300+hp and the clutch still looks like new. Good design!