1 Timing chain noise Thu May 10, 2018 11:43 am
audibob
Life time member
I recently started my bike and heard a heavy clatter from the front of the bike.
It went away after a few moments, but whilst riding I can now hear a noise from the front of the bike.
Hey ho,...time to look at the chain. Never done one before, so new kit ordered. Do not want to go in there again .
Everything looked good, but I can press the tensioner down by around 4mm, not sure if that is normal.
perhaps the chain slapping around would account for the noise.
The only other reason might be the radiator cowl seal on the bottom is badly worn, missing, which had been
rubbing on the timing cover.
Thanks for any replies
Bob
It went away after a few moments, but whilst riding I can now hear a noise from the front of the bike.
Hey ho,...time to look at the chain. Never done one before, so new kit ordered. Do not want to go in there again .
Everything looked good, but I can press the tensioner down by around 4mm, not sure if that is normal.
perhaps the chain slapping around would account for the noise.
The only other reason might be the radiator cowl seal on the bottom is badly worn, missing, which had been
rubbing on the timing cover.
Thanks for any replies
Bob
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