[caddx1972]

bought a totalled 2000 f4 25000 miles hit ground on left strator cover? bike has been stipped of body ,signals,mirrors .pulled rt and left cover no apparent damage .makes loud rattling after i let clutch out in nuetral then still makes rattling noise after i pull clutch in only makes noise in nuetral ithink i have enough oil according to site glass. have just ordered manual .new to this im going to trick this bike out as a hobbie.looking for direction. i think it is some thing in the cluth maybe bearing or one of the forks for the gears out of alignment adjustment or bent??where would you start???? cauld really use the help thanx mark in myrtle beach

[dattaway]

When I took my 2000 F4 trasmission apart for slipping out of second gear, I also had that noise you describe. Turned out two of the shift forks were bent, one of which was discolored from the heat and with extensive wear of the face. The gear dogs were excessively worn. The shift pawl spring that is supposed to keep the shift forks in their proper position without the shift drum from wandering around was also weak. You should find lots of metal scraps in the oil pan too.

[caddx1972]

thanks for taking the time to help me.. i really appreciate it after itear this thing a part and pull my hair out ill be able to help someone else thanx

[mathyoomay]

I had the same bike with the same damage and the same problem. it really depends on how loud it is. by nature Honda's make some noise but what I did was replace the clutch cable because they all too easily get stretched and then I just adjusted it accordingly on the lever side and the bottom clutch side. Turned out fine. It's a fun bike and i still love riding it everyday. let me know if you have any more questions.

[caddx1972]

thank you i need lots of info if i dont have to tear it a part that would be greay

[caddx1972]

i think im taking this one to my local mechanic alittle beyond my knoledge