Front sprocket/clutch noise

[Ape]

I am hearing/feeling a noise/vibration coming from what seems like the front sprocket while going down the road. When I pull the clutch in it stops.

I have taken the cover off the front sprocket and everything seems tight. Someone I work with suggested it could be in the clutch side that a bolt has loosened up. I plan to check that tomorrow but I have never worked on bikes but am very mechanically inclined.

If any of you could share some of that wisdom and knowledge I would be greatly appreciated. Anything I should be looking for since this is all new to me?

It is a:
2006
roughly 15,000 miles
all stock excecpt for exhaust
It is used mostly as a daily commuter 50 miles per day with some light sprited riding on the weekends.

Thank you.

 

[fasteddieboy]

I am just curious (because I am not very mechanically inclined myself, so I know I will not be able to help you) but does it make the noise under power?

 

[Ape]

Yes, you can hear it under power. It almost sounds like a warped rotor, where it rubs/makes noise as it rotates.

It also makes a noise during rolling on or off the throttle. To me it almost feels/sounds like the chain is too loose but it is not.

 

[fasteddieboy]

Hmmm hope you get it figured out, these guys have been helping me out big time!

 

[BigBadDodge]

Pull that front sprocket cover and clean all the crap out of it, may or may not be the problem but that area does have a ton of grease and road grime build up, eliminate the easy free stuff first and report back

 

[mattd428]

hows the chain?