a new sound

the willi · #1 09-17-2009, 10:08 PM

i have had this kit now for about 3 to 4 weeks its been running just up untill now its making a loud sound from the engine! i have 135 miles on it it should be broken in! i have been using 16 to 1 ratio and it started making a LOUD sound i thought it might be the clutch but the clutch is working fine! so anyone have any thought it would be great help for me thanks THe Willi

Pablo · #2 09-17-2009, 10:38 PM

Please explain this sound. Does it follow engine RPM? High pitched? Clanking?

wes · #3 09-18-2009, 12:12 AM

16:1 is a lot of oil, I break mine in at 22:1 with full synthetic and it takes about 300 miles for a full break in, besides this check everything on the bike, rims, chain,

the willi · #4 09-18-2009, 11:12 PM

Yes Pablo, it is coming from the clutch cover! thanks. I am using some cardboard to silence the sound and it seems tobe working! thanks to tdove and a couple of other people! i"ve got it under control now! SO again Thanks to Everyone here At this Site, Later The Willi