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water pump?

Posted: 04 May 2009, 20:14
by reevo
hi all, i have a few problems with the bike 1 is the clutch not disengaging. did a search and found it to be the basket had knotches where the plates sit. the other problem is a whineing noise from the right hand side. i have removed the clutch casing to sort the clutch problem and while i have it of , i have had a spin of the water pump. is it supposed to be tight and knotchy?. could this be my whineing.

thanks ste

Re: water pump?

Posted: 04 May 2009, 20:39
by fallenmikethebike
:cry: Sounds ;) , like you're there with your diagnosis,be aware that a whining noise can also be emitted by one of the balance shaft bearings, though usually louder.
Mike

Re: water pump?

Posted: 04 May 2009, 21:06
by reevo
how easy is it to check the balance shaft bearings?