[perhamite]

I have an 08 raptor 700 and I run only amsoil 20w50 full synthetic oil. I change the oil every 10 hours. I noticed on the last ride that it makes a loud clunk when I put it into gear, I adjusted the clutch but it is still doing it. The dealer won't talk to me and just says to bring it in, I don't plan on it. I think it is the clutch, I have about 130 hours on the machine with the stock clutch. There is far more knowledge and experience on this site than I have so I am asking if anyone else has experienced this and what it turned out to be. I appreciate the help, thanks

 

[downfour]

my guess would be the clutch!

 

[Spartan700r]

1st gear is usually louder than the rest...so it could be shift forks in the transmission.

 

[cowtownup]

Is that all it does? Just a clunk sound...

 

[perhamite]

Is that all it does? Just a clunk sound...

it jumps forward a little as well. In the past I have only replaced a clutch when it started to slip, this doesn't slip. I have been told to keep an 1/8" of play in the clutch lever or it is too tight.

 

[DL700]

it jumps forward a little as well. In the past I have only replaced a clutch when it started to slip, this doesn't slip. I have been told to keep an 1/8" of play in the clutch lever or it is too tight.

go back to a lighter weight oil 10-30 or 0-40

it sounds like the inner hub has started to groove, dissassemble and inspect,,, replace if you can see visable groving

 

[downfour]

go back to a lighter weight oil 10-30 or 0-40

it sounds like the inner hub has started to groove, dissassemble and inspect,,, replace if you can see visable groving

you can also file down the grooves! i had to do it the last time i changed my clutch..

 

[perhamite]

Thanks guys, I will check it out. I got away with filing it down on the last dirtbike I had. I didn't realize grooves would make it do that, I will also try a lighter oil and report back.

 

[_KP_]

IMO this is pretty normal for a raptor. Not sure Id even worry about it. I don't lol. Been on 2 raptors they both click hard into first.

 

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IMO this is pretty normal for a raptor. Not sure Id even worry about it. I don't lol. Been on 2 raptors they both click hard into first.

x2

My bikes do that as well and I have had no other issues with them.

 

[Mandy]

lighter oil!

 

[perhamite]

I will go pick up some 0W40 first and try that out, this winter I will tear it down and check the clutch.

 

[_KP_]

At operating temperature, that oil isn't gunna change a thing. Never a bad idea to double check stuff, but I really think this is a non issue.

 

[canadianraptor]

my clunks into first gear as well, been like that since i could remember

 

[DL700]

At operating temperature, that oil isn't gunna change a thing. Never a bad idea to double check stuff, but I really think this is a non issue.

the thick oil causes the clutch plates to stick together and drag

 

[_KP_]

Probably some truth to that, but he is going to run 0W 40. I run 5W 40, doubt he will see any difference at 40.

 

[4stroker]

if it lurches forward its the clutch

 

[perhamite]

so what would be the "best" oil to run? An age old question I know, and I have read much about it. I should say, For the raptor what weight oil? 5w20, 10w30???

 

[viper5]

the thick oil causes the clutch plates to stick together and drag

+1

 

[lstoltz52]

a

I agree I have a 2015 raptor 700 ..always cracked when I put it in first gear