Tell me more about overfilled oil causes clutch issues.
Mine was overfilled when I bought it used. And due to the stupid way of checking oil, mine is always overfull because I check it on the side stand, and I haven't had any clutch issues in 5500 miles.
As for the noise issues, I would bet all the noises you're hearing are normal.
What are you running for a windshield ?The size shape and design of a windshield can make a huge difference in the noises you will hear.
When I first got my bike, I rode w/ no windshield, and a full helmet. I'm tellin ya my engine was quiet.......not a sound. Then I went to a 1/2 helmet, and I wondered if the valves needed adjusting, or if the pistons were swapping holes. Then a little later I bought a small wind shield, and the noise was magnified a little. Then a week or 3 ago, I put on a Falcon fairing type windshield, and that magnified the engine noise even more. These engines are not quiet if you are able to hear them. And there is a lot of different noises at different speeds and RPMs
Quit worryin about it so much, and do more ridin.
Trippah wrote on 08/18/10 at 16:40:37:One quick and easy check is disconnecting the speedo cable which can produce and interesting sound; but too much oil can have clutch issues. Keep us posted on trials and results.