OK I took the bike to Bike-tec in Tamworth for chris to cast his eyes over. He agreed the clutch was noisy but was more concerned about a noise from the generator side. He though the retaining nut had come off and was allowing the rotor to wear the stator? No comment on engine smoke abnormality. I thought the generator locknut coming loose was a pre-1999 engine problem? Can I id my engine year of manufacture from the serial No? Bike is on an 02 plate and has Showa/Ohlins - could the engine be old stock? He suggested I did not ride the bike anymore so I will be asking the dealer to collect. |