Fixing the clutch noise

[Guest mttp]

Hi, I just bought 1999 X11 (56k rolled) and there is a quite heavy noise coming from clutch when the motor is cold and idling. I have read that it's common character almost all these bikes such driving amount. What have you done to your bike to fix the problem and if it's to change the clutch components, can it be done by yourself (is there need for special tools) ?

Thanking in advance

[fast_eddy 712]

How to avoid clutch rattle...

• Pull in clutch lever and keep it in!
  
• Press starter
  
• Pull out "fast idle" knob until 1500 rpm is showing
  
• Slowly release clutch lever
  
• Allow engine to warm
  
• Close fast idle
  
• Ride away

hth and....

[Guest catsx11]

mttp,

it is NOT a 'problem' that needs 'fixing', it's normal.

I know of no one's standard bike that does not make the noise.

Hope you do allow your bike to warm up - like eddy says - with the revs at 15/1600rpm?

[Guest mttp]

Thanks for comments and advise. I have to say that I have started the bike only two times in the carage and that's all, can't go driving because the snow ;D