Clutch or bearing Problem?

[ToomeySheeLE]

Hey Folks,

 

Recently I tore my banshee all down and split the cases to attempt to find the issue I've been having. So far I'm stumped so I thought I;d ask for help.

 

Before tearing it down I would get "grinding" when releasing the clutch all the way. It felt like the pressure plate was rubbing the cases. I went through the clutch(all new), readjusting and re intalling, only to still find I had the grinding vibration when the clutch was released. So I decided to tear it apart futher, I figured a bearing must be gone somewhere. They all look fine.... Anyone else have this issue in the past?

 

I notice that both transmission gears can be pushed and pulled a few mm back and forth while sitting in the cases, but thought this play might be normal.

 

Thanks for any help

[locogato11283]

That noise you hear when you don't have the clutch pulled in is normal. Just make sure everything is installed properly and go ride.

[registered user]

i think that noise is probly your pancake bearing and/or the lifter perch the bearing rides on . alot of bikes do it to some extent. all my bikes do it, some louder than others. hondas seem to be pretty quit, ktm pretty noisy. its usually normal unless theres alot of noise or squeeling or some vibration. manual transmission vehicles even do it alot of times. its the throw out bearing. pancake bearing is nothing more than a throw out bearing in a car. check service manual for a tranny shaft end float spec. probly be in the .008-.015" range