Squeaky Clutch

[GLantern]

When pulling in and releasing my clutch lever on the 1098 its making a squeaking sound, this is with the bike off.  It has an aftermarket dp clutch plate and open cover.  I thought it was the rusted stock springs so i changed them to stainless steel ones from speedymoto but no go.  I did this all tonight by the way without a hiccup.  When the bike moves from a stop it sometimes squeaks too but it doesn't feel like its slipping or anything and when moving or shifting at speed there is no noticeable sound.

[Slide Panda]

It squeaks each time you pull the lever - right?  It's probably just the springs rubbing on the pressure plate.  If you're really curious, have the pressure plate off and take a look inside the spring wells - I'd wager you'll see signs of rubbing.  My 900s clutch will squeak when I pull the lever and the engines off due to the reason I just mentioned.

Now for the sound you get when taking off from a stop - is it a squeak? or more like a high pitched whine?

[GLantern]

Just a squeak like the sound when the bike is off, it sounds the same so i figured its the same thing.

[erkishhorde]

All you changed was the pressure plate and springs? I'd vote for the springs rubbing against the plate or the caps. Like Yuu, my m900 clutch squeaks w/ the bike off. When it's on there's too much other noise for me to hear the squeak. Must be a loud squeak if you can hear it while you're taking off.

[GLantern]

Ok so i double checked the torque specs today and they needed a little bit more tightening, now the squeak is gone.