Grinding sound when taking off

[vindy500]

The hyo's making a grinding sound when I release the clutch when taking off, also sometimes when heavily engine breaking. Its only for the first half of the clutch release that it does it... any ideas what it could be?

[blackdog]

i think you have answered your own question. sounds (pun) like the clutch....

[CookMySock]

Sounds like a stuffed thrust bearing. If you are at all mechanically minded, its easy to pull the clutch off and check it. The main thing is to not strip the head of the bolts on the cover - use a quality socket.

Steve

[vindy500]

I wouldnt really know what I'm doing tbh, whats the thrust bearing?

[CookMySock]

I wouldnt really know what I'm doing tbh, whats the thrust bearing?You should get the bike shop or a tech mate to look at it. Tell them some random person on the internet said it might be the thrust bearing. ;)

Steve

[vindy500]

k, whats the priority? i.e if I dont do it is it going to destroy my motor?

[CookMySock]

k, whats the priority? i.e if I dont do it is it going to destroy my motor?I'd say it's on borrowed time. At least get a bikeshop opinion on it ASAP (tomorrow), but I wouldn't be riding it around unnecessarily.

Steve

[skinman]

:laugh:lift up side stand
sorry couldnt resist

[AllanB]

Only if the clutch blows up and all that shit gets fed throughout your entire motor jamming small oil ways and bearings. Otherwise all good ...............

How many kms on the Hyo-bag?

[vindy500]

15thousand odd