Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
- Data
- Benefactor
- Posts: 3226
- Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:43 am
- Current Ride: 2016 Vespa GTS300ie abs asr
- Location: North Essex, UK
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
Dave, if it the same area I'm thinking of then it's probably because the previous owner has put the wrong plastic fixing in the last panel hole. What I've seen happen is the owner mixes up the fixings and puts a longer one in that last hole by mistake. Then when the bike is being ridden the snorkel pipe continually hits that fixing which is protruding too far, as the suspension rises and falls. It stresses the fixing and panel tab making it weak, or until it breaks. It should have a very short stubby fixing in that last hole so it doesn't collide with the snorkel pipe. Then again you prolly know that but just for everyone elses benefit. Can be handy to know. Have you tried to plastic weld with the soldering iron? It works quite well I've found.
Probably not ugly enough for the 'Ugly Bunch'!
Been riding for 54 years & owned too many bikes to list here...
Been riding for 54 years & owned too many bikes to list here...
-
- Posts: 67
- Joined: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:21 am
- Current Ride: Burgman 400
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
Well a couple of weeks ago I got a boat trailer stck on the sloping drive, too heavy for me to push, no way to shift it.
In desperation I harnessed the scoot to it and dragged it up, burning smells from transmission etc but the clutch has been smooth as silk since then.
Kill or cure I guess.
In desperation I harnessed the scoot to it and dragged it up, burning smells from transmission etc but the clutch has been smooth as silk since then.
Kill or cure I guess.
- Data
- Benefactor
- Posts: 3226
- Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:43 am
- Current Ride: 2016 Vespa GTS300ie abs asr
- Location: North Essex, UK
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
Yes, there's no harm in doing a burn out like that now and again. It does work! But maybe not with a boat trailer everytime!! At least you weren't dragging the boat as well...were you?
Probably not ugly enough for the 'Ugly Bunch'!
Been riding for 54 years & owned too many bikes to list here...
Been riding for 54 years & owned too many bikes to list here...
- Jimo
- Benefactor
- Posts: 664
- Joined: Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:22 pm
- Current Ride: 92 Helix
- Location: Fakenham, Norfolk, UK
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
Dave, is the process the same for the 400K8 ? My bike is new to me with 10,000 miles on it, I would feel happier if I knew the filter was clean before I start riding... which won't be until next year as I've just had heart surgery too, you take it easy now - ok?
How much easier would this job be if I had a bike lift?
Jim
How much easier would this job be if I had a bike lift?
Jim
‘82 Honda Lead 80, '84 Lead 125, ‘94 Honda Helix, ‘79 Honda ST70
- Black Wing
- Benefactor
- Posts: 320
- Joined: Mon May 12, 2014 9:49 am
- Current Ride: Burgman 650 L4 Black
- Location: Chichester
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
I can't be the only one who saw the topic heading and thought of a
Porn Movie??? Can I??
Porn Movie??? Can I??
Ken.
Experience is something I only ever get a second after I really need it!
Experience is something I only ever get a second after I really need it!
-
- Benefactor
- Posts: 1708
- Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:25 pm
- Current Ride: VespaGTS250 Wave110i
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
All problems with crutch judder now solved for me, well done Piaggio, the Beverly 350 sport touring wet crutch has solved it. Try either the 350 X10 or Beverly 350, I will be interested what others think, maybe I'm lucky with my recent purchase.
Honda NC750 Manual
VESPA GTS250
Royal Enfield HNTR 350
Honda Wave 110i
VESPA GTS250
Royal Enfield HNTR 350
Honda Wave 110i
- Data
- Benefactor
- Posts: 3226
- Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:43 am
- Current Ride: 2016 Vespa GTS300ie abs asr
- Location: North Essex, UK
Re: Clutch judder squeal snatch 2012
Nice one Dave. Wet crutches are lovely on those bikes and I've yet to see one judder. The two X10's I've ridden were smooth as silk and to be fair, the same as my Burgman. The GTS 300 Vespa's dry clutch was also super smooth too. But of course, dry clutches are more prone to a bit of roughness if used lots in town.
Jimo, the K8's are the same, or should be. Suzuki should have upgraded your transmission cooling system to the later model type with a snorkel system when the bike was newer. It was done to all 2007+ bikes over a period of time and this included a new 5 shoe clutch too. But even if your bike was missed for some reason, the filter is the same as far as I know and it's even easier to get to it to clean. It should be cleaned at 1800 mile intervals.
Jimo, the K8's are the same, or should be. Suzuki should have upgraded your transmission cooling system to the later model type with a snorkel system when the bike was newer. It was done to all 2007+ bikes over a period of time and this included a new 5 shoe clutch too. But even if your bike was missed for some reason, the filter is the same as far as I know and it's even easier to get to it to clean. It should be cleaned at 1800 mile intervals.
Probably not ugly enough for the 'Ugly Bunch'!
Been riding for 54 years & owned too many bikes to list here...
Been riding for 54 years & owned too many bikes to list here...