Clutch grinding noise

[pross]

Hi folks looking for some assistance.
I am away at the moment down near seaton.
And my GTR has suddenly starting making a grinding noise when you pull the clutch in to the bit point it’s really loud in first , second not so bad downshifting from higher gears as you are quicker.
Any help much appreciated as not due back till next week 

[Boomer]

Sounds like you've had a clutch friction plate disintegrate.
I'd recommend finding a local Kawi dealer or good independant and get it checked.

[pross]

Thanks for that boomer I will try to arrange something I'm not due back till around Wednesday or Thursday 👍

[pross]

Sounds like you've had a clutch friction plate disintegrate.
I'd recommend finding a local Kawi dealer or good independant and get it checked.

Hi boomer . I took the bike into Bournemouth Kawasaki the mechanic had a listen and thought it may be the push rod sticking or the bearing as you thought which is why it's making the noise and giving me a false neutral reading so it looks like a clutch stripdown and repair when back home   
Thanks boomer 👍

[Boomer]

Sorry, I've been there. Had to replace mine at 60k and it's still not right.

[pross]

Sorry, I've been there. Had to replace mine at 60k and it's still not right.

My extended warranty finished end of 2018 and with not being able to use properly due to commitments it's only covered 7000+

[PRD]

Still worth contacting Kawasaki they might be helpful.

[pross]

Still worth contacting Kawasaki they might be helpful.

spoke too two dealers Bournemouth and my local dealer Cradley Kawasaki.
Both have said unusual they haven't come across it but both think it's the push rod spinning dropping it off Friday on my return.

[PRD]

Did you get your bike fixed ok?

[pross]

Did you get your bike fixed ok?

Hi PRD.
Cradley kawasaki phoned me yesterday.
They drained  strip the clutch oil was debris free and no sign of any noticeable damage or problem.
4 hrs labour  to strip and rebuild they are phoning Kawasaki Tuesday due to bank holiday.
Hopefully they can shed some light if not they are wondering about gearbox I'm astounded 64 plate with 7000 miles so hopefully Kawasaki can suggest something 

[PRD]

Let's hope Kawasaki are helpful. Keep us posted.

[pross]

Let's hope Kawasaki are helpful. Keep us posted.

I will 👍

[pross]

Latest update Cradley kawasaki phoned Kawasaki motors yesterday.
They explained the problem and there main engineer gave them a short list of things to check in the clutch they didn't go into much detail with me but it's things like reseating the bearings. So awaiting news when done and hopefully sorted 

[PRD]

Good. Wonder if k might help with cost as 7k not much.

[pross]

Hi All latest update.
Had a phone call today from Cradley kawasaki.
Bike is running quietly again a thorough road test no noise 👌.
Basically they told me the  kawasaki main engineer  told them to strip clean and rebuild the clutch.
They said some of the plates inside are torqued and locknuted they think one may not have been torqued incorrectly and came loose and the rubbing noise would be exaggerated inside the clutch hence all the grinding noise .
So hopefully all is good I will collect Friday and give her a good blast 👌.
They are phoning the main kawasaki man tomorrow regarding a goodwill gesture. I will let you know if they do anything 👍.