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hey Jompy I did exactly that.... shame roy wasn't there and the owner well he's a bit of a dick head not interested in giving any advice except that r…login to view the rest of this post

Thanks for that bit of trivia Moise u wanna get on countdown lols

ok latest update

I decided to just put it all back together but left out the Barnett …login to view the rest of this post

well I'm back... loads of research loads of googling and interesting data found....

those springs yep as suspected they are like cush drive rubbers and…login to view the rest of this post

moise.... funny you mention the exup valve... your right it can vibrate and make the same sort of noise but it mysteriously moves the sound to other p…login to view the rest of this post

well the problem still exists.... clutch starter gear is now out....the springs on the back of the starter clutch basket 6 in total 4 of them are very…login to view the rest of this post

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Automotive-Mechanics-Stethoscope-2pc-Engine-Diagnostic-Tool-Car-Van-Motorcycle-/391150664858?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=ite…login to view the rest of this post

hey a bit of progress... I decided to take the clutch plates and spring out and put the cover back on leaving the cable dangling free....started her u…login to view the rest of this post

yeah does sound nasty....I should ask the guy who posted the vid if he ever found out....I know the springs on the ends of the fork selector guides ha…login to view the rest of this post

I found this vid last night on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bjcrWSwlsM

now this the exact sound its making.... me guessing that either the…login to view the rest of this post

hey there all....glad that argument fizzled out about the cct.... not important at the mo :o ....I removed the old clutch friction and pressure plates…login to view the rest of this post

hey guys didn't mean to start an argument lols....there is a lot of conflicting info in the books and online I've read some where about some oil hole …login to view the rest of this post

well thanks for the input everyone, I certainly got a lot to absorb...I think I'll check clutch plates first....I bought a complete kit and the spring…login to view the rest of this post

ok my 98 r1 which has now just gone past the 80,000 miles (not km) and I'm getting what sounds like cam chain slap...it sounds like the right area jus…login to view the rest of this post

hi all yes I too ride a r1 oh the shame of it
ok enough of that dribble I luvs it to bits