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Did a video this AM. It was done outdoors, so the noise isn't as distinct as it would be listening to it indoors, and I'm not certain how well my phone picked it up since the microphone pretty much points away from the camera. "Engaged" - means the clutch lever is RELEASED and the clutch ...

For those who would like to actually hear the noise it's making...

http://youtu.be/-BheGvmMZiU

Thanks again for your input.

My appologies for the confusion. When I pull in and disengage the clutch, the sound goes away. The clatter/clacking is heard only when in neutral and the clutch engaged. When I am riding, I don't notice the clatter, only when stopped and in neutral with clutch engaged.

Wow, thanks Don. Anybody else share his opinion?

Thanks for the feedback Gbag. That is exactly as I've experienced it. However the mechanic said the bike was also vibrating unusually with the chatter. So maybe that is the third symptom. Anyways, still looking for more suggestions or hypothesi about these symptoms.

Doubt it is because they blew me off by saying the boxers were known for knocking. Still, they might do a good-will repair if we are pretty certain that something is wrong and if we can identify the problem specifically. Dealer said that since there hasn't yet been a failure, BMW won't likely go fis...

I'm hoping to get some insight on an issue that my dealer just raised with me and I wanted to find out what other's experience is with it. 2009 R1200R with 42,000 miles in the past 2 and 1/2 years. Bought it new in 2010. Took it in for the 42k service and got a call from the dealer saying that they ...