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This is video explaining the noise...

This is the clutch noise i originally heard...

So, this is on the outside engine, correct? Right where the clutch cable connects to the clutch housing?

This is the first thing i did when i first noticed the problem. it seemed to help some. I'm gonna have to go for another ride and play around with the adjustment. I adjusted it at the lever. it was basically all the way screwed in and I gave it about 3 or 4 full rotations. Noticed the difference when pulling it in right away...however, it didnt completely solve my issue. Thanks! Neutral did seem a lil bit harder to find...missed it a couple times. Thanks! I'll have to try this..thanks for the info. So, an entire clutch kit is about 170 (http://www.tobefast.com/Genuine-Yamaha-Clutch-Kit-for-the-Yamaha-R1-04-08.html).%C2'> Not sure what the springs are seperately. Do you think the springs would fix the issue or just replace everything?

Well, riding home from bike night last night I noticed I was having problems shifting in to 5th and 6th gears. Thannks Midget Todd, I think a clutch replacement is in order at 25k miles. Could there be another reason why I had problems shifting in to the higher gears?

Thanks for the input guys. Like I said, it doesnt slip, just a gargling noise while sitting in neutral. Kinda sounds a lil like the dry clutch on a ducati but not nearly as bad. I'll keep riding it until it slips.

Thanks for the quick responses. I guess I'll just keep riding until it slips.

how do you know when your clutch needs replaced? my 2005 R1 clutch seems to make a gargling noise when dis-engaged while the bike is running and sitting in neutral. When I engage the clutch, the noise stops. I havent had any slippage or noticed anything odd when shifting gears. bike is 10 years old, original clutch with like 26k miles on it. Thanks.

Fixed. Thanks!

Negative.

Thank you!

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