brucebarker

So I was finally able to get my bike out for a short ride yesterday, since it has been raining for a week. I noticed a strange noise from the chain and sprockets. Chain noise was loud, and clicking at the sprockets( vibration you could feel in the foot peg as well). I checked the slack and it was in good shape, but i decided to tighten a slight amount then ride, same sound, so i loosened it a little and no change in noise. Any suggestions? just a reminder I'm new to working on bikes not familiar with all sound yet.

8541Hawk

When was the last time you cleaned & lubed the chain?

saige

Did you lube the chain,did you measure your slack and adjust properly and did you align the rear wheel.
Are you positive its the chain and sprockets.

brucebarker

As i stated before slack was good. Both sides were adjusted equally, i measured the adjustment movement on both sides. fine there . As far as cleaning i will admit to over looking this since i just got it a couple of weeks ago. clean and lube tonight after work. I rode around without a helmet at the school i live next to and that is where the noise was coming from.

Wicky

have you checked for tight spots, and what's the cush drive like?

7moore7

+1

brucebarker

Thanks for the quick responses guys, i'll check over these things tonight

aja

Look for kinked links as well. Maybe even pull off the clutch slave and front sprocket cover to inspect it.

To remove clutch slave, tie the clutch lever to the grip, then remove the 4 bolts around the slave and sprocket cover, but do not remove the slave entirely, only the bolts that run through the slave into the engine. The slave should still be attached to the sprocket cover, but you should be able to remove it as one unit. Dont remove the clutch line. When you pull the slave off, a rod will want to come out with it, just push it back in. Check for broken teeth, and check the sprocket nut to make sure it is torqued right 54 N-m, 40 lbf-ft.

8541Hawk

As he stated the chain is "a couple of weeks old" I don't think it would be kinked already, just dirty..... Though it was never stated if the sprockets were also changed, which could be causing an issue if the old ones were reused.

smokinjoe73

I have seen at least 2 brand new name brand chains have frozen or stiff links after a week or two. For sure old out of round sprockets could be the culprit.

Take a pic of your sprockets & post it.

8541Hawk

Well then I guess he got me....lol if that is the case all bets are off.

brucebarker

Sorry for the confusion, i was stating that I had just got the bike.

brucebarker

I did notice that I could grab the chain and rear sprocket and rotate it clock wise then counter a little, is this normal or is this wore out.

8541Hawk

That means the cush drive rubbers need to be replaced.

brucebarker

Thanks for the help

mileyguard

also look to see if the chain is rubbin on the exaust i have high mount staintunes and when i first got them my chain was rubbin so i adjusted it it did nothin i change out my chain rings and probs solved

smokinjoe73

+1 on the exhaust chainsaw issue

maniac2313