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The noise has gone now I tightened the nut which secured the primary and oil pump gear on the crankshaft. Can’t believe I didn’t spot this. Seems that all the rattling was amplified through the gears and clutch basket. Thanks for everyone’s help it’s like a sewing machine now - excellent!

Listening to your comments looks like the sleeve is good condition after all. The crankshaft nut is definitely loose so will tighten and hope all comes right. Thanks for all your help.

Mark Thanks for your in depth response. A lot of good info there. I am now convinced that the centre bush is worn which in turn has probably worn the oil seals as I have oil seeping slightly from the clutch cover. I have started the engine each time I removed a section until it disappeared. Only whe...

Hi Pedro
Thanks for your views. Do you know if the clutch basket should be balanced?

Should read distinctive not destructive

Hi Ming
I accept that dry clutches can be noisy but is has a destructive knocking noise which shouldn’t be there.

I have an annoying what I can only describe as bell ringing knocking noise from the clutch basket. This noise is always there when ticking over and revving and only disappears when the motor comes under load - in gear, clutch out. So far I have warmed up the bike and removed the clutch plates then s...