"zingy" engine above 5k rpms

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Feb 15, 2014 | 06:44 PM

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Lutz

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Mine had a high frequency jingle at around 8,000 RPM. Was tough for me to find...but eventually I found it was the clutch lever ratting in it's perch.

Feb 17, 2014 | 04:41 AM

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duncanblake

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I've always known clutch levers had a bit of play but it never thought that the play could be heard. Wrong.
I'm afraid I've started something. Sorry.

Feb 17, 2014 | 05:19 AM

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RockabillSlapMatt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by duncanblake

I've always known clutch levers had a bit of play but it never thought that the play could be heard. Wrong.
I'm afraid I've started something. Sorry.

No no no, even I didn't know it made that sound. Now people who have "zingy" engines have a thread to look at and learn to check their clutch lever

Feb 17, 2014 | 05:39 AM

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IDRIDR

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My KLR's clutch lever zings. It needs some attention.

Feb 17, 2014 | 05:42 PM

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deej

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Next time you hear it, push down hard on the gas cap. See if the noise goes away. It could also be a lose exhaust bolt.

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