handyandy24 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Riding along today and I notice a kind of whirring sound from either the engine or wheel not sure which was windy. I cant remember having this noise before so aint 100% sure wen it started. If i go faster it gets louder and the whirring is quicker. The sound is like if u got something heavyish on the end of a rope and started swinging it above your head faster and faster. No idea what it was.Took one side off today noticed my coolant bottle has got a leak and seem to have lost the cap on the motorway. not sure if this has anything to do with it but doubt it. Also at one point sounded like i was getting a clicking from the chain as it went round. Not sure what that was, overtightened?Any ideas on this whirring?ps. performance of the bike hasnt changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Is there a playing card in the front spokes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 First one from me is to check your chain tension, to tight or too loose can both cause the symptoms you describe.Does it increase with revs (ie slow to fast in each gear) or does it increase with speed (ie constant increase despite engine rpm).if it increases with speed then I would say chain, tyres, wheel bearings.If it increases with revs then might be cam chain tensioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handyandy24 Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 im tempted to say increases with revs but cant be 100%. ive adjusted my chain a bit looser maybe i overtightened it. altho the cam chain tensioner? who do i alter this where is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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