[YellowDragon]

Hello everyone, I have a 98 RM250. I have an internal vibration/rattling noise when the clutch is disengaged and the noise goes away when I pull in the clutch. I recently replaced the clutch/springs and the noise is still there. My basket had little grooves in it from the plates and I filed. Could the clutch plates be too loose in the basket grooves and its causing the plates to vibrate a little? Is there another explanation? Please help, This noise is not welcome. :roll:

Thanks

 

[Dave2122]

Sounds like the ears on your clutch basket are worn out and out of service limits. You should replace the basket and drive and driven plates. You did the right thing by dressing the baskets grooved ears as they will hold the pplates from moving if not dressed. It does sound as though your basket is finished in my opinion. If you have replaced the clutch plates already then just do the basket. Also make sure the nut on the basket has not come loose.

 

[YellowDragon]

Thanks Dave2122, I was thinking along the same lines but didn't want to invest in something pretty pricey if that wasn't the problem. My little roller bearings looked good, I already installed new plates and springs, the basket was my next best guess to the problem. Looks like a new OEM basket runs about $170.00. Do you know of anywhere a little cheaper?

Thanks :cheers:

 

[Dave2122]

That is about right price wise. You will pay over 200 for aftermarket hinson etc.....