noisey 796 clutch

[Matiasneto]

Hi I it is commun for them to be niosey but it almost sounds like a dry clutch. Is this something i should be worried about?

[thought]

there is always going to be some clutch noise, esp in neutral.  but it depends on the severity though... i'd be pretty concerned if a wet clutch was as loud as a dry clutch.  with stock pipes on a sf, you can easily hear the clutch in gear all the way through 1st.  are you saying that it's that bad on your 796?

[Matiasneto]

no you can barely hear it when accelerating in gear. but when i am stopped at a light it is really loud. it gets louder in neutral.

[Curmudgeon]

Hi I it is commun for them to be niosey but it almost sounds like a dry clutch. Is this something i should be worried about?

Mine was actually howling on occasion when hot, especially at low speeds. Disappeared with the first service at 900+ miles when my dealer changed the oil to Redline synthetic 15W50. How many miles on yours?

[Matiasneto]

2300 miles

[timeforpoptarts]

I have about the same amount of miles that you have (a little more) and I don't really notice noise from the clutch at all in neutral.

[thought]

i'd say this is pretty normal but if you're worried you should bring it to the dealer since you should still be under warranty.

[Matiasneto]

ya that is what i will be doing since i need to get my chain tightened for the third time.

[teddy037.3]

no you can barely hear it when accelerating in gear. but when i am stopped at a light it is really loud. it gets louder in neutral.

mine does the same... just shy of 900 miles so far

[Matiasneto]

i just got it back from the dealer. They told me it was a normal noise.  on a side note the nut that holds the kick stand had disappeared.

[timeforpoptarts]

I'd like to amend my original statement. Since purchasing a new helmet I've been clearly able to hear the clutch while in neutral. I think the acoustics are quite better now, and it was originally making me think I need to take the bike into the shop.