Yamaha Tracer noisy clutch repair

[@melsmotors]

Hi Everyone, We are now selling the rubbers on are ZoomBikes store. www.zoombikes.co.uk/products/mt09-tracer-clutch-chatter-upgraded-rubberset

[@larsackermann1708]

The link doesn‘t work

[@melsmotors]

@larsackermann1708 we've sadly had a few website issues, the developer took the entire site down 👎 we're building it back up again and should have it sorted in a few weeks

[@larsackermann1708]

@@melsmotors I'm really impressed with your work. I'd like to do it exactly like that. Can you tell me the number of the rubbers? Hinson CU216 perhaps?

[@derekcable]

Great to see an old school mechanic fixing things the old school way 👍 Mel your video was a pleasure to watch 😊

[@croscoe333]

Started getting the clutch basket noise after 22k miles. Will be following your steps when I get around to the repair. Great fix and quality work! Thank you! 🎉

[@kengregg7645]

Just had this mod done, fixed the vibrations, noisy rattle and 4-5000rpm noise. Thanks for the video, easy to do.

[@melsmotors]

I'm glad my video helped and well done. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊👍

[@stephenharriau1406]

Nice work. Now I know what I’m in for. No problem. Except I’m 62 years old and no longer have a well equipped shop, and will have to be one with the floor. LoL

[@carlsimons1688]

I just did this job today. I opted to use M7x1 countersunk hex screws. (Difficult to obtain however) This makes it so you don't have to open up the holes in the clutch basket for tapping as the existing 6mm hole is already the correct size. Also I found the backing plate steel was not as hard as expected & managed to drill out easily with a 90 degree countersink bit so the fastener heads clear the oil pump chain. Thanks for the video. Very helpful

[@melsmotors]

Thanks for the feedback 👍🙂

[@mltcp]

Hi, where did you manage to find the m7x1 hex screws? And does that mean you only have to tap the existing 6 mm hole, so no helix-coil required? Thanks!

[@carlsimons1688]

Yes I found the countersunk M7 x 1 screws on Ebay & used a Hinson CU216 rubber bush kit. The screws came from China, but were good quality. The length required is 20mm as countersink fasteners are measured from head face. The original rivet hole is 6mm, so is perfect tapping size for M7. Some people use M8 screws, but this I feel removes to much material from clutch basket upstands. Plenty of Loctite so they don't come out. Nice & quite now. Also chain tension is critical on these bikes & needs to be loser than the factory spec or make noise also. I run a Scottoiler as well. Cheers & good luck

[@melsmotors]

@@carlsimons1688 thanks for sharing, this is such a common problem that all the info helps everyone 👍😊

[@mltcp]

​@@carlsimons1688 Thank you for the info! Much appreciated, will try to fix the bushings soon :) One more question, were you able to tap the old rivets out by a hammer after you have drilled the rivet heads out? Or should the be drilled out from both sides?

[@GrumpyGoat]

Love it ... great solution and great video. I like when parts that can be repaired are repaired instead of simply being replaced, and as you said, saves something else going into the landfill. 👍

[@melsmotors]

Thanks for watching, a mechanics job is to repair and not just through away 👍

[@brunofrancesconi1992]

​@@melsmotors where can I buy the silent blocks of the mt 09 clutch?

[@danyk525]

La mia fa un rumore a 3200 giri se punto la frizione sparisce non lo sopporto

[@GrumpyGoat]

@@danyk525 Yes, the rattle is irritating especially when at a stop light and you can really hear it.

[@fudenciojp9676]

@@brunofrancesconi1992 Hinson Racing Clutch Basket Cushion Kit (CU216)

[@antonio67390]

Merci pour cette vidéo très intéressante ( il y a juste une petite erreur sur le montage du dernier disque, il doit être décallé par rapport aux autres ). Thank you for this very interesting video (there is just a small error in the assembly of the last disc, it must be offset from the others).

[@skinnydipper3493]

excellent video.. I have a sneaking suspicion my mt09 has this very problem. Just purchased mine with 30,000 klms on it with noisy clutch basket but noise stops when I pull on the clutch lever. cheers.

[@carlsimons1688]

Also the first clutch fiction plate behind the pressure plate is offset one tooth in the clutch basket. I'm unsure why Yamaha do this however I think this was missed in this video. If you check the before disassembly & after assembly. I've now done this job now a few times.

[@melsmotors]

Yes I know, it was in very early comment, that was sorted a week later, well spotted though!

[@garyholmes1406]

Cheers for the vid. Just did my clutch what a difference. Mine was terrible been getting worse like a grinding feeling. To those doing the same to get rivits out sand flat then use blow torch then knock out the rivits. Anyway thanks

[@melsmotors]

Thanks for your feedback 🙂👍

[@jenx390]

Great video just did mine and it worked wonders!

[@Edward-ur5lg]

Amazing work brother.....I have a 86 radain with the same clunck at idel... give it a bit of throttle and it's gone .. amazing Yamaha still. Has clutch basket issues has same play but instead it's a pin that is too small from factory easy fix tho just replace worn pin but it's actually better to get a slightly bigger pin and slightly drill out and tap it in can tell right away it's better because old pin jiggles around

[@danielmartinchamorro]

This is great! I need this but I live in Spain. I would travel to UK to get your repair guys..

[@romanosstroggilis9970]

Last friction plate should align with the dot in the clutch basket...

[@melsmotors]

Someone else noticed that a week after the video went live and it was rectified, thanks for watching and noticing 👍☺

[@ferrosky79]

You win one subscrition from Portugal, good job my friend. 👌👌

[@paulharris5950]

Mel, awesome video well explained and within most diy reach too. Thoughts about the rubber bushes, if they are so shit and it’s common what about polyurethane replacements and or making up kits that have had the helicoils done and the retaining plate counter sunk with the bolts and the loctite?

[@paulharris5950]

My thoughts exactly

[@ArturMoisiiadi]

Could you please add link or something where i can get those bushings. Thanks a lot.

[@MrBeracah]

Hi Mel great job and thanks for sharing. My friends bike needs done and I would appreciate it if you tell me the length of helicoil insert and countersunk screw please. Many thanks

[@sergeyryabchikov1168]

One guy used these rubbers Hinson 151-0089 and said that it fits

[@kronos8]

Me gusta ver a profesionales como tú saber trabajar bien. Gracias por tu video

[@melsmotors]

Gracias por mirar y por sus comentarios.

[@meoffjack]

Before and after sound example would have been nice but great video nonetheless!

[@melsmotors]

I did video it but it was hard to make out over the engine sound in the video.

[@Stevo10Mr]

I think when the enigine is running in neutral. Then you grap the clutch in then the clutch noise is gone. I have that also with my mt09. Great vid 👌

[@raresbirzu2436]

@@Stevo10MrI have the same on my tracer 900. When the bike is in neutral it’s louder than when I hold the clutch in. Have had the same on a F700GS. I thought that’s something normal

[@Stevo10Mr]

@@raresbirzu2436 thx for your answer

[@user-legko_87]

Отлично 👍 Дело мастера боится.

[@ruggieroditroia]

È un ottimo lavoro ma dove trovare i gommini ( parastrappi) e dove trovarli? Grazie del video

[@jon-richard960]

Awesome video 👍🏼 I need this doing to mine I’m in Birmingham where do I source the rubber bushes from are they the same as the yz 450fx bushes

[@melsmotors]

Hi Jon, We have the rubbers made as we do so many and keep them in stock, I couldn't comment on other bushes, try them yourself and let others know. It's an expensive try if it doesn't fit! Thanks for watching.

[@xin59870]

thx tuto !!! best regards in France !!!!!the rubber yzf450 is compatible

[@memeacademy2295]

Perfect job !

[@stoffle123]

Great video! Any updates on whether the fix is permanent? What would be the risk if left unattended?

[@melsmotors]

Hi, the fix is permanent, the bike has been going for almost 2 years now without an issue

[@johna.6447]

Excellent solution and very well done.

[@TheBingo1951]

BEL LAVORO GRAZIE !!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheR4R]

Hi, great tutorial, man! The problem only happens on the older versions or affects all models?

[@melsmotors]

It happens to most of them including some of the R1's

[@TheR4R]

@@melsmotors, a friend of mine with a similar one like mine, 2016 model, had the problem and installed a 2019 slipper clutch and problem is gone. Maybe he didn't ride the enough miles to get the problem back. I was thinking of doing the same but this repair you showed it's going to be way cheaper. Thanks again for your work, man. Best regards from Portugal.

[@kronos8]

What happens if this repair is not done? Does the engine break? The clutch? Or only noise and vibrations?

[@melsmotors]

I couldn't say, I've never seen one actually break anything! 😕

[@tomerpur23]

hi mel, i want to buy the all kit to fix my tracer 900 2017....

[@melsmotors]

we sell the rubbers, you have to buy the rest

[@rechfurlan]

Hi buddy, would you like that you were here in south of Brazil. Them I would leave my Tracer with you

[@DaveDayve]

At what mileage does it start to fail pls. Great video Tks

[@melsmotors]

It can be from any mileage, from 3000 to 15000

[@DaveDayve]

@@melsmotors oh, was interested in the tracer 7. I'll not purchase it then

[@skinnydipper3493]

so with this repair you fitted new rubbers to the clutch basket. Where did you buy the new rubbers from.?

[@reinaldoht7365]

How noise was before? You could insert the 1st noise.

[@melsmotors]

The engine was too loud when running so you couldn't really hear it, that's why it's not in the video, sorry

[@andrisroze7183]

Hi can you tel me Yamaha fz6 clutch basket ring should be pressed on to basket or it loose I have noisy clutch and it dragging as well alll plates looks good and in limits

[@johannesmaas4080]

how long will this last till the clutch starts rattling again?

[@melsmotors]

I haven't had one come back yet!

[@xin59870]

Hello, first of all, thank you for this tutorial. My motorcycle suffers from vibration at 3000/4000 rpm. And the symptomatic clicking noise of the clutch once it is released.... were the symptoms identical for your client? thanks in advance

[@melsmotors]

The vibrations was definitely a symptom and rattling clutch basket. Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@xin59870]

@@melsmotors thx you !!! best regards in France !

[@kicajner]

When putting back the clutch metal plates and friction plates is there a special order ? Are they different thickness?

[@melsmotors]

You always try and put them back in order, they can vary in size and thickness, plus the plates are mated together when bedded in!

[@razvanniculescu1027]

Good job! Thank you!

[@skyscout11223]

What is the noise, do you mind sharing the noise before your fix? I do feel a little noisy in neutral but wasn't sure whether it's normal or not.

[@melsmotors]

I couldn't capture the noise on video very well, sorry!

[@Armo-MT10]

What engine is it? Is it the cp3 ? I’ve got a 2021 mt09 with only 2000 miles and it’s been rattling from 200 miles. Now all the gears are clunky. Main dealership aren’t bothered much so I’m having to do my own research and fix! It’s doing my head in!

[@jefrirockperez1492]

amigo donde uno puede conseguir esos cauchos, puede dejar un link donde los pueda comprar??

[@bahiabarros]

Parabéns pelo trabalho...

[@julianmustofa4423]

Did you having hard shifting when your clutch was noisy? I have clutch noisy when disengage. And also hard shifting in certain rpm. Thanks

[@melsmotors]

There were no complaints about hard gear shifting! 🙂👍

[@timward556]

What torque setting did you do on the basket

[@fortheloveofcake93]

What length fasteners did you use? I think I am going to use M7 x 1 length 20mm?

[@melsmotors]

Hi I think they were 12mm long by M6, M7 tapered bolts are pretty hard to get! Good luck and thanks for watching 👍

[@fortheloveofcake93]

@@melsmotors certainly are I am using 5/16" x 3/4" cap screws thanks

[@melsmotors]

@@fortheloveofcake93 let me know how it goes 👍

[@predatorfzr]

Good work. I have 2 questions: how much kms have the bike? and where you buy the new Rubber? Thanks .👍👍👍

[@melsmotors]

Hi, this had 17,000 miles and we sell the rubbers

[@predatorfzr]

@@melsmotors How much does the kit cost including VAT and shipping to Italy? Thank you

[@melsmotors]

@@predatorfzr Sadly I do not send outside of the UK, been scammed too many times!

[@fudenciojp9676]

Hinson Racing Clutch Basket Cushion Kit (CU216)

[@Zlonoacer]

@@melsmotors How much is the rubbers ? I’m 🇬🇧 buyer Have you used M6 or M7 bolts Thanks

[@JohnSmith-uo5hy]

Thanks for video. The rivets made of steel or aluminum? Maybe I will try to install the new rivets. I'm not sure about the screws.

[@melsmotors]

The rivets are steel, they were probably hot riveted, personally I would stick with the bolts. If it works your way please let everyone know. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@mikeleiza7283]

Hola. Muy buen video. Me gustaria saber donde puedo comprar las gomas. Un saludo

[@melsmotors]

Hola, tenemos las piezas de goma hechas, normalmente las vendemos en eBay pero no tenemos stock. Gracias por ver

[@oedanesi]

GREAT!!!!!!!

[@paulharris5950]

Superb result!

[@melsmotors]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@eugen9976]

hola! me podrías decir el nr. de la pieza

[@Jimmy-jr1nx]

hello my friend, where can I find the silentblok kits for the bell????🙏🙏

[@melsmotors]

Do you mean the rubbers? If so we sell them. Please fill out the form on our website melsmotors.co.uk/contact-us/

[@Jimmy-jr1nx]

yes exactly I would like to order them

[@pupi7]

Heló! Sajnos azt kell mondjam,hogy nem jól lett összerakva az utolsó kopó lamella,mert a legutolsót 1 közzel jobbra vagy balra kell tenni a manual szerint,mint ahogy volt is,làtszik is a videódban mikor szedted szét! Nem mind egy sorba kerül! Üdv

[@melsmotors]

Da, znam, ispravljeno je nakon odjela kada je netko drugi to spomenuo. Hvala na komentaru i hvala na gledanju

[@kenchang6084]

Hi, is this a 2019 model or from another year?

[@melsmotors]

This was a 2018 model

[@kenchang6084]

@@melsmotors ah right thanks~ Recently I brought mine 2019 tracer 900 gt to shop and they say they had the 21+ basket (B7N-16150-00) installed already, which confuses me. Apparently I also have the issue with the basket gronk sound

[@danthomas86]

How much does this cost??

[@yamahadallas]

Did you drill the rivet holes out with the drill bit that comes with the helicoil kit or did you just use the tap? It doesn’t look like you drilled the rivet holes from the video. I’m asking because I’m up to the point that I’m ready to install the helicoils.

[@melsmotors]

I only drilled the head of the rivets then punched them through. The rivet holes are already the correct size for the helicoil tap, no further drilling is required. I hope this helps.

[@yamahadallas]

Perfect. Thanks for the information.

[@davea9946]

Yamaha should be doing a recall

[@melsmotors]

Yes they should but they're just ignoring the problem 😔

[@John_Ridley]

Best thing to do about this is to ignore it. It's a commonly reported issue and hundreds of people report just ignoring it, and it has never caused anyone any trouble as far as I have read.

[@melsmotors]

Some people would just rather not hear it! Thanks for commenting 👍👍😊😊

[@RicardoTheCraneOperator]

Great work! Do you do this as a job were are you located? My tracer is doing some clutch noises to, need to find a good mechanic to do the work on it in London

[@melsmotors]

Yes we do this as a job, we get people from all over the country coming down for this repair or buying the rubbers from us and having a go themselves. 👍

[@RicardoTheCraneOperator]

@melsmotors I'm located in London is it any close to you? Just saw the website! Will probably contact back next week as attending the Hastings Day Run on monday and will he ok to do the job after that depending on proce and waithing times and that?

[@RicardoTheCraneOperator]

Hi, Just checking availability to drop off my 2015 Tracer 900 abs for the clutch fix and maybe new clutch plates as it all needs to come off I guess? With Thanks Ricardo

[@melsmotors]

@@RicardoTheCraneOperator hi Ricardo, kindly ring the workshop to get availability please. Thanks

[@firestorm755]

Ingenious solution

[@alexamirbegishvili8279]

Those are m6 x 12mm bolts right?

[@melsmotors]

I believe they were

[@Zhanik_mt09]

Отличная работа...

[@oscaredreira8918]

Hola me podrías decir el tamaño y dimensiones de los tornillos...gracias

[@kennethlyon5407]

Hi mate I think I have the same problem,it started about 50 miles after the 600 mile service .been to two dealership's and they don't want to no they just say the bike is ok .it look like there is a problem with yamaha.why put rubber bush in where you can't change them and nobody wants to accept it . 3000 mile and the bike sound's crap ,😡😡

[@melsmotors]

It's a common issue and Yamaha will not put their hands up to it! Sorry dude 😔

[@Paul-hb9lx]

My happened after 600 mile service too. Fowler's of Bristol not interested at all.

[@ayoubbelkaifa1128]

thank you so mutch

[@ぶーんぶんぶん-u3r]

ありがとうございます。

[@gallstar201]

Hi, My XSR900 just clocked 40,000. I have always thought the gearbox a bit vibey. Like the output shaft bearing was the problem. But could it be this? Yes I have the noise coming from the clutch area. What happens if left alone , can it fail?

[@melsmotors]

Hi John, thanks for watching my video. Your bike has the exact same clutch basket, part number B7N1615000, so realistically, yes it could be the same issue, it's a very common problem. My customer also complained about a vibration which has now been eliminated since the fix. I've heard of this problem from as low as 15000 miles! It's unlikely to fail as I had to drill the rivets out, but it'll only get worse from here on. 🤞

[@betamaxtuned]

@@melsmotors hi whats the size of the bolt and rivets?

[@betamaxtuned]

Whats the complete spec tap drill size,thread insert size, bolt size & torque for the bolts?

[@melsmotors]

@@betamaxtuned you need an M6 helicoil set ebay.us/twj90O everything you need is in the kit, Do not drill the holes bigger! they are already the correct size for the tap in the kit. Use lock tight ebay.us/nlu47f on the bolts and I think I torqued them to about 15Nm - 18Nm. Use a 1/4 torque wrench ebay.us/GNKxDy . The torque number is not overly important as long as they're all the same torque, you will get a feel for the correct tightness. I hope this helps and thanks for watching 👍😊

[@betamaxtuned]

@@melsmotors whats the size of the taper screw and length?

[@Jocek17]

where do you buy this parts

[@oceanlancer]

any aftermarket baskets to sort this issue ?

[@melsmotors]

Hi oceanlancer, not that I'm aware, it's either repair or replacement. Thanks for watching 😊

[@jamiehithere]

Do you have the part number for the rubbers? Thanks

[@juliusantanaitis7790]

hinson cu 216

[@darrenedwards7889]

Hi my clutch has the same problem where are you based ? I'm in Norwich

[@melsmotors]

I'm in Bracknell, Berkshire

[@darrenedwards7889]

Where did your m8 get the rubber bushes from please as want to fix mine . Cheers . Gr8 vid

[@brunofrancesconi1992]

where can I buy the silent blocks of the mt 09 clutch?

[@71ojn]

blue loctite enough for the screws?

[@melsmotors]

Yes it is. Red loctite is bearing lock

[@Tackyauto]

I've got a weird noise/vibration at 3-3.5k revs which seems to be hella prominent at held speeds, like 30mph or 40mph and that can be in 2nd-4th gears. It's like a piece of the bike below is moving against the rest of the bike and I can feel a strong vibration through the handlebars and foot pegs. I figured it was the clutch basket but really not sure - Is that what you had with this? Mines a 2014 MT-09 ABS.

[@melsmotors]

Hi, vibrations were one of the symptoms with this job. Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@NoNoSPE]

Good music

[@melsmotors]

@@NoNoSPE thanks, it's free music from KZbin ☺️

[@ryan85889]

Anyone with a 2021 Tracer 9 or XSR900 feel a slight vibration of the bike between the clutch hitting the friction zone and fully releasing the clutch upon takeoff? Not sure if this is the same problem this video addresses.

[@melsmotors]

Hi Ryan, the vibrations are part of the symptoms of this issue. But I can't confirm that you have the same issue from afar, I would suggest taking it to your local bike dealer for confirmation. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@jamiehithere]

What sort of noise do you get with those worn out rubbers ?

[@melsmotors]

Normally a chatter on idle, if you put the bike in 1st gear and release the clutch slowly whilst stationary just to load the clutch slightly the noise should stop, if it does then that's the problem.

[@jamiehithere]

@@melsmotors kzbin.info7XHGZgVYkFg, heres a video of my noise, is it similar?

[@tomerpur23]

graet movie my friend

[@laurenceharvey6202]

Superb job, well done 👍

[@eyalvolkmar6558]

I did it today. You are skipping important info. 1.Let loctite dry 24h. 2. Last friction plate have to be 1 nutch off the rest, anf more.

[@melsmotors]

Thanks for the update, yes the last plate is one notch over, I corrected the one in the video after someone else noticed it! 😣 Don't forget it's a 20 minute video.

[@mustafaklc6722]

Great job 👏👏👏

[@shakal615234]

Hi how do you use loctite ? how is his number ?

[@melsmotors]

You can use any blue thread lock, there is no right or wrong, this is just a solution to this problem that I did. I used thread lock as a safety measure. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@shakal615234]

@@melsmotors Thanks for answer.

[@TYPE1media]

Bit easier to work on that clutch isn’t it 😅

[@melsmotors]

So much easier 😁 Than a Guzzi

[@davidlee1375]

Can you do mine its realy noisey

[@melsmotors]

No problem, we are currently struggling for stock as we have quite a few orders already in the queue.

[@davidlee1375]

@@melsmotors ok can i ask what was the total cost of the job please

[@saimirzenelaj4844]

Do you have the part number?

[@cjeje8145]

Wonderful

[@cliffc8830]

Hi can I get you to do this job for me

[@fatcat2398]

Nice job 👍

[@ksbbenatav7588]

הוא יודע את העבודה

[@przemekwarzycki6516]

Hi where did you buy rubber parts?

[@melsmotors]

Hi, the parts are only available through our trade supplier, not available for the after market, sorry

[@przemekwarzycki6516]

@@melsmotors is that parts from yz450?

[@melsmotors]

@@przemekwarzycki6516 it could be I've never replaced one or seen one on a YZ450

[@przemekwarzycki6516]

Ok thx gretings from Poland

[@betamaxtuned]

@@przemekwarzycki6516 i got the rubber parts lmk

[@thebrad271]

Lose the music!

[@bollomator]

Hi mel. Where did you buy the new rubbers

[@jessicalee5487]

Besides the noise, what would have happened if this is not fixed?

[@melsmotors]

Hi, not a lot, it will just get louder. You'll only hear this on idle, during riding it's quieter and drives normally 👍

[@jessicalee5487]

@@melsmotors Thank you!

[@bollomator]

hi mel , from where did you buy the new rubbers

[@melsmotors]

We have them made and sell them directly to consumers

[@FAIRY_ANIMAL]

@@melsmotors is possible to order this rubbers for 2014 mt09 and send it to Netherlands? Thank you