G-TT600 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 At low revs, if I'm quite hard on the throttle the chain starts 'clucking' at me... Like a tapping noise,The tension is alright but I can see that it had worn though it's 'rest' (apologies I'm not sure what this part is called)on the top leg of the chain, where it rests on my swing arm, is is some kind of linear bearing to save wear on the chain and swing arm. where do I get another of these? is it hard to change? what is it called and is it likely to be the underlying factor in this funny noise?I await your useful advice patiently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointblank0 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 On all of the bikes I've had, there is a plastic slip / chain guide (not sure what it's proper name is). It is literally a plastic guide that protects the swing arm and should be changed at about every 20-30000 miles or so. They are cheap but usually requires you to remove the swing arm. If your going to do that, you may as well change the swing arm bearings while your there and spend an extra 15 - 20 quid.I get the sort of noise you speak of when using the bike in shitty weather. Could be that you have a sticking link. That will make that noise at low revs in low gears, you won't notice the noise when it's going round faster. Maybe worth a look there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-TT600 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 I was concerned maybe the chain is on it's way out, I feel I should probably change that too, but I can quite plainly see that the plastic wear strip that we are both referring to is fubbarred lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointblank0 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Well, they don't cost much. I'm pretty sure you need to remove the swing arm on most bikes though, so can be a bit of a pain in the bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-TT600 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 yeah, sounds like a pain.... anyone know of any decent bike garages near Didcot? they're probably not very busy at the moment right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 yeah, sounds like a pain.... anyone know of any decent bike garages near Didcot? they're probably not very busy at the moment right?i wouldn't count on it, power rangers retiring their bikes for the winter. If you have the tools have a crack your self pal it's only nuts and bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-TT600 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I am a mechanic by trade, but I don't have a garage, or anywhere dry to have a goI will ask around my friends to see whether I can borrow one haha, how do I get my hands on one of these wear pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I am a mechanic by trade, but I don't have a garage, or anywhere dry to have a go... Multi-storey car park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-TT600 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I like the way you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointblank0 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Give your local triumph garage a bell and check their prices. It's a strip of plastic so won't cost a great deal. They also last for years so worth sorting as they are a hell of a lot cheaper than a new chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 more to the point if the chain is clunking and wearing through nylon sections that are intended as giiudes then i would be checking the chain tension and cleaning it and lubing it as it sounds like its slapping about and running dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 It's the rubbing strip on the top of the swing arm Steve......it's a common problem.....they do wear through on these bikes..... It's made worse if people reduce the front sprocket size too...... I think it's a bit of a fiddle, but it can be replaced without removing the swing arm..... Part #15 on this page.....£26 ish...... http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_m ... 03=1692029 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-TT600 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 I have bought one, I am just waiting for a dry day to have a go fitting it without removing the swing arm.the chain was a bit loose, but it has been sorted now I was a bit scared to play with it because of the rear wheel alignment, but I have no idea what I was afraid of lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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