rattle

[rob4]

Just recentley bought a 03 africa twin, I have noticed that when starting from cold as soon as I pull in the clutch lever I get some rattling down in the clutch housing, this noise goes away when everything is warmed up, is this normal for an africa twin?

[gibbo]

Short answer...yes
Not sure of the technical reasons why, it just does.

[ogri wannabe]

So my bike isn't the only one!!.I've had my bike ('98 xrv750) for over two years now and this has had me worried that the engine is about to go bang . Thank you for allowing me to sleep at night .

[rob4]

thanks for the replys,must be just one of those things.Really happy with it, just can't stay off it at the moment :P great fun.

[paultheold]

This weird rattle is normal, I was asked the same question when my AT was new, it goes away when the oil circulates around the engine.

[MechaNikos]

It's quite comforting to see others experiencing this rattle, as I was really puzzled by it. In fact, I thought it was caused by some minor slack in the cam chain...
I brought my @ from Greece, where it never had this rattle, or at least it wasn't so noticeable. So it must be a weather/temperature thing..