1997 Ducati Monster M900 Noisy Sprocket

[kevinmurray21]

I recently purchased an M900 frankly because I've always wanted one and am tired of cruisers. Love the bike, only complaint is the sprocket is very noisy whether in neutral or in gear. The sprocket cover has been removed for the look.  I'm not sure what to do to eliminate the noise. Is this wear and is there something I need to replace? Or is there a way to lubricate it to quiet it down? It is the basic sound of a light rubbing of metal. Something out of alignment? I know absolutely nothing about Ducati's. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[ducpainter]

pictures might help

[Ddan]

You aren't talking about the clutch, are you?

[kevinmurray21]

Sorry, for the mis post. It's not the sprocket, I believe its the flywheel? Right side of the bike above the rear brake lever

[Roaduser]

sounds like the clutch has run dry. maybe try some wd40 on it?? i find it fixes most things  

nah   thats what a dry clutch sounds like mate. they make a chattering sound that i really DONT like, but many ppl in here think its awesome. check youtube for a 'billion' examples of the exact same racket on slightly different bikes with different backgrounds each time!!
you can put a closed cover back on it and that will quieten it back to std, or i believe someone makes a quieting kit that will reduce the noise and allow u to keep the exposed look. it wont be silent but it will help.

im sure someone will chime in with the manufacturer.

[bikepilot]

That's the clutch 

For making it quiet you can ensure that all clearances are right on the spec or a little snug (some mag had an article on this years ago, folks here may know more), run the fully closed cover or sell it and buy a wet-clutch bike.

FYI the sprocket is the spiky little thing that drives the chain.  The flywheel is on the end of the crank (and on the left side).

[kevinmurray21]

Everyone. You are correct, The dry clutch is noisy and I'm ok with that. This noise is created when you squeeze the shift lever, the clutch makes a ringing noise, almost like dipping your finger in water and rubbing the ring around a crystal glass. It doesn't matter if the bike is in nuetral or in gear. It's loud and annoying. I was wondering if a touch of grease or a shot of WD 40 is ok for a dry clutch or if this is some sort of alignment issue causing rubbing that would not be an easy fix, thanks to everyone who is replying

[ducpainter]

Everyone. You are correct, The dry clutch is noisy and I'm ok with that. This noise is created when you squeeze the shift lever, the clutch makes a ringing noise, almost like dipping your finger in water and rubbing the ring around a crystal glass. It doesn't matter if the bike is in nuetral or in gear. It's loud and annoying. I was wondering if a touch of grease or a shot of WD 40 is ok for a dry clutch or if this is some sort of alignment issue causing rubbing that would not be an easy fix, thanks to everyone who is replying

No WD-40...no grease.

The only way to quiet it is to swap to aluminum plates and basket.

It will never be as quiet as a wet clutch.