All,
XS2
This issue started after replacing my clutch last season. It never happened before then.
When I put the bike into first gear and take-off quickly (high torque) sometimes I get this weird grinding sound from somewhere in the motor. I know that the word "grinding" immediately makes you think of gears, but I'm wondering if this also could be the clutch slipping. The bike also lurches when the grinding sound happens.
Quick facts on the problem:
I don't understand enough about the transmission to figure out what the sound is or what is causing it. I read that the MikesXS replacement clutch springs are sometimes not stiff enough so maybe it's my clutch slipping? Could it be my gears grinding even though the bike seems to already be in-gear?
Thank you!
XS2
This issue started after replacing my clutch last season. It never happened before then.
When I put the bike into first gear and take-off quickly (high torque) sometimes I get this weird grinding sound from somewhere in the motor. I know that the word "grinding" immediately makes you think of gears, but I'm wondering if this also could be the clutch slipping. The bike also lurches when the grinding sound happens.
Quick facts on the problem:
- This isn't a switching gears and grinding problem like in a car. This happens when the bike is stationary, put into gear first, and then accelerated.
- If I ease into first gear (low torque) it never happens.
- If I have a second rider it happens more often (hauling extra weight)
- When I loosened the chain it improved the problem a bit (could take off quickly and sometimes not grind) -- chain was too tight.
I don't understand enough about the transmission to figure out what the sound is or what is causing it. I read that the MikesXS replacement clutch springs are sometimes not stiff enough so maybe it's my clutch slipping? Could it be my gears grinding even though the bike seems to already be in-gear?
Thank you!
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