Not really sure where to post this but suspect clutch bearing, so here goes.
Bike is 2005 Pan European or ST1300 outside Europe
27,000 Miles on the clock
Full service history.
I've only had the bike for a couple of weeks and it's still under warranty. During my first proper ride out, I heard a knocking sound whilst pulling away from stopped. I could also feel this through the bars.
Same happens feathering the clutch in second gear negotiating town/city traffic. It is most noticeable at low rpm, though I must stress the engine isn't labouring. It is also evident at tick over in neutral though to a lesser degree. Even disengaging the clutch doesn't completely eliminate it. Now I am aware of it I am somewhat "locked in" and can feel it pretty much all the time. I have posted this on the UK owners site and many helpful people have suggested starter valves and/or balance shaft adjustment. Cant help feeling it's more on the drive train though. Needless to say the dealer can find nothing wrong. I should say I am new to bikes at age 53 so my opinion is irrelevant. I have however been driving for 35 years and am quite familiar with engines. This doesn't feel right.
Please help. It's driving me mad
:banghead:
Paul
Bike is 2005 Pan European or ST1300 outside Europe
27,000 Miles on the clock
Full service history.
I've only had the bike for a couple of weeks and it's still under warranty. During my first proper ride out, I heard a knocking sound whilst pulling away from stopped. I could also feel this through the bars.
Same happens feathering the clutch in second gear negotiating town/city traffic. It is most noticeable at low rpm, though I must stress the engine isn't labouring. It is also evident at tick over in neutral though to a lesser degree. Even disengaging the clutch doesn't completely eliminate it. Now I am aware of it I am somewhat "locked in" and can feel it pretty much all the time. I have posted this on the UK owners site and many helpful people have suggested starter valves and/or balance shaft adjustment. Cant help feeling it's more on the drive train though. Needless to say the dealer can find nothing wrong. I should say I am new to bikes at age 53 so my opinion is irrelevant. I have however been driving for 35 years and am quite familiar with engines. This doesn't feel right.
Please help. It's driving me mad
:banghead:
Paul