clunky drive at low speed

[dave64]

I have noticed the roadster is a little clunky at low speeds in first or second is this normal for the rocket ? Its like slack in the drive shaft or something. I hope its just that haven't rode another rocket

 

[TOMCAT]

Mines done it from day dot .. led to believe it's the clutch basket. Just about the only drive train part i've not replaced on mine. Had a new driveshaft and final drive ... Barnett clutchplates and heavyduty springs ... none of those stopped the clunking when rolling along at walking pace. Nearly 100,000 klms and many trips to assorted shops later a mechanic was able to tell me he thinks he knows what's causing it ..... Rockets don't you just love'em

 

[dave64]

Thanks TC i was hoping it was just a trait of the Rocket , I went for a quick ride this morning with a couple of friends , its a good feeling not scraping pegs or exhaust around roundabouts anymore like my mates HD . The Boulevard boys do frown when i power past them lol

Also first ride with Pazzo levers they feel much better ,clutch lever is not as much of a stretch now.

 

[Gothlander]

Mine was clunky but i fixed it when i modded the clutch throwout bearing. What i think was happening is that the clutch was dragging a little when pulled. This caused it to clunk at low speed, so if you can get a bit more pull out of the clutch it will stop the clunk. Short pull leavers would probably add to the problem.

 

[warp9.9]

Goth is right the more you move the pressure plate away from the fibers the better. But do not eliminate the freeplay 2-3mm or you wont be clunking long.

 

[BigAl52]

mines always done it, i used to think it was the freeplay in the drive gear but it seems it's a trait you just have to get used to.

 

[keno351]

mine has done the same from day one also, i usually drop down a gear and try not to labour it and it semms better

 

[dave64]

now i know its normal i not worried thanks for the input guys

 

[TOMCAT]

Not all Rockets do it ... Donnys and Ponters Rockets have beautiful clutches. Sure there are plenty of others that don't suffer from the problem.. i reckon it's a problem anyway

 

[TRIIICK]

Mine rides like a tractor engine.... I guess 2005 was a bad year...
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