Chain noise

[urbanmark]

I have adjusted my chain (it was a tad loose) I have adjusted it so it is tighter (within specs) and now when under engine breaking it makes a noise like a massive dildo running out of battery. Is this sound normal or do you think I should losen it? It is lubed (The chain, not the dildo sound)

[mattyb]

Check you've not left a massive dildo under the seat, if you did then it might need a new battery.

Did you measure the chain just in one place or in several? I was told it can vary and is supposed to be adjusted based on the loosest point, otherwise you can end up with it correct at the point you measured but too tight in other places.

[urbanmark]

The Manual says it should have 20-30mm of play at the middle of the bottom part of the chain, and that is what I have. I have an underseat exhaust so my dildo wont fit under the seat. I have to put it over my shoulder.

[Guest]

Have you checked to see if you have any tight spots in the chain?

[Stu]

front or rear brake? not locking the rear are we ?

the rear can make a right racket when locked

[urbanmark]

No tight spots and defo not locking the brakes.

[Stu]

where is the noise front back middle?

if it sounds like its middle of the bike near your feet your chain might be too tight and under braking getting tighter as the rear suspension reaches full extension and causing noise on the front sprocket/output bearing

[blakeatron]

you did tighten the rear wheel up properly?

[urbanmark]

to 100NM as per the manual, but that has got me really nervous. How would I know if it wasnt tight enough and why would that make a buzzing noise in relation to my speed?

[urbanmark]

where is the noise front back middle?

if it sounds like its middle of the bike near your feet your chain might be too tight and under braking getting tighter as the rear suspension reaches full extension and causing noise on the front sprocket/output bearing

 

That is far beyond my technical knowledge, but it sounds amazing. I might just loosen it a bit and see what happens.

[Stu]

100nm is tight enough!!

are you getting any noise while riding normally ? like a whining noise? which increases with speed?

[urbanmark]

I cant hear it, but that might be because I cant hear it over the engine and the wind (no fairings)

[Stu]

so if you can hear a whining all the time since you adjusted the chain its too tight its the output bearing on the gearbox

you did check tension after you tightened the rear axle nut didnt you ? suzuki's are known for the chain going tighter when the axle is tightend up due to flex in the swingarm also add a little weight to the bike when checking too ie someone sat on it

[firestorm]

Whats the milage of the chain and sprockets?

The front sprocket could be trashed, this needs to be changed at least twice for every chain and rear sprocket. might be worth a look.

[firestorm]

I just thought of something else,,,

is the wheel aligned correctly.

[Susieque]

Moved here to Pitstop - more relevent section of the forum!

[urbanmark]

Ive fixed it.

I dont know how as I have not done anything to it, but the noise has stopped. Well done everyone!

[sparkeh9]

Ive fixed it.

I dont know how as I have not done anything to it, but the noise has stopped. Well done everyone!

 

Reinforces the lazy way of dealing with problems, ignore it and it will go away. Excellent!