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Technical | How To / Venox Clutch Noise; Irregular Rotation Freedom/Resistance
« on: May 03, 2017, 06:59:51 PM »
I've had a 2003 Venox 250 for about six months now. Immediately when I bought the bike I took it over to a respected local shop and had them put on a new rear tyre and do a general inspection; they said aside from getting the chain lubed it was absolutely fine.
Since then some annoying noises have developed. In the linked video you can hear a slight noise that becomes present when the clutch is released vs pulled (engaged vs. disengaged). The noise is present when the clutch is engaged.
Secondly, when the output sprocket rotates it sounds like a drum full of balls rattling and churning around. What the heck's that about? This is not in the video as there was no good way to record it.
Finally, also in the video, how freely the rear wheel rotates is not constant. You can see in the clip that I spin it with my hand (bike is off and in neutral) and sometimes it keeps spinning more, sometimes it stops more readily. I don't know where to even begin looking for the cause of this non-uniform resistance.
P.S. If anyone lives in Southern California and would like to visit and hear/see it for themselves, possibly teach me a thing or two, I would be more than open to strike a deal. Thanks for ANY help or advice you guys have!
VIDEO:
Since then some annoying noises have developed. In the linked video you can hear a slight noise that becomes present when the clutch is released vs pulled (engaged vs. disengaged). The noise is present when the clutch is engaged.
Secondly, when the output sprocket rotates it sounds like a drum full of balls rattling and churning around. What the heck's that about? This is not in the video as there was no good way to record it.
Finally, also in the video, how freely the rear wheel rotates is not constant. You can see in the clip that I spin it with my hand (bike is off and in neutral) and sometimes it keeps spinning more, sometimes it stops more readily. I don't know where to even begin looking for the cause of this non-uniform resistance.
P.S. If anyone lives in Southern California and would like to visit and hear/see it for themselves, possibly teach me a thing or two, I would be more than open to strike a deal. Thanks for ANY help or advice you guys have!
VIDEO: