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Re: Re[2]: Clunking noise
- Subject: Re: Re[2]: Clunking noise
- From: "Jonathan Schulster" <Schulster@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 17:48:06 +0100
ok, my original post was probablz a bit misleading. The noise is almost like a 'pinking' sound - a loud tinkling or rattle. Its not pinking as it is mostlz at idle or low load and going over large bumps. I know the clunk the discs make, its not that either. I think its coming from around the front fairing-headlight area. I have checked the chain and it seems fine too.
cheers
Jonathan.
>>> Martin Fay <mfay@xxxxxxxxx> 20/10/99 09:46:13 >>>
I'm going to try and vary the chain tension a bit and see what effect it
has. The other thing will be to give it to shop for a bit and have them do
some miles on it again.
Have you checked your chain for a tight spot or jammed links? I had a
similar noise/feeling develop on my bandit a few years back. I thought
the gearbox was disintegrating but it turned out that one of the
rollers in the chain had broken up (too many wheelies) and when the
chain was stressed it manifested itself in a clunking noise/vibration.
With the bike on a stand, rotating the rear wheel by hand and checking
the chain tension at two or three inch intervals it became obvious
where the tight spot was. Then by holding the wheel and pressing down
hard on the tight spot I could actually feel the chain stretch back
out with a clunk. This happening repeatedly while driving was causing
the mysterious vibes.
Martin
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