noisy clutch/ engine

[jimho london]

hello....i bought a k5 american import last year and didnt notice it till i first used it but a rattling comes from the clutch area very noticeable on tickover and stops when the clutch lever is pulled in , is it the clutch or something more sinister and do i have to live with it or can it be a quick fix (as if )  thanks for your help ,, jim.

[Re-run]

Now this is an easy one. You have typical clutch rattle. This is in almost all cases caused by the carbs not being synchronized. You need a set of vacuum gauges and from there, there service manual will tell you how to do the job. It takes some time but it is not hard. A little fan helps too as you idle the engine for a while, it will keep some air moving.

[jimho london]

many thanks for your reply,i,ll get the smoky engine fixed first then have a go at your solution......the fun of old bikes!!!