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leecsimms72
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chain noise

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noisy chain/front sprocket on my 91zx 900 replaced both sprockets and new chain about 3000 ks ago almost sounds like the links on the chain are binding up or something ...any ideas
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Re: chain noise

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To tight, not lubed enough, wrong chain size for sprockets, just your imagination. ;)
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cheap shit chain ;)
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Re: chain noise

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Alignment? [(double check ie string method?)One side of sprocket teeth will be chewed if out too much]
Sprocket nut/cush drive bolts loose?
Shit chain lube? ...... (here we go again) :twisted: :twisted:
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Re: chain noise

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can't hear mine ....industrial deafness and tinitus....sounds like a french jet over the sth atlantic ..................see above for good advice or move my post to ....to pissed to post
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Wear earplugs or get a louder exhaust
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Re: chain noise

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woteva wrote:Wear earplugs or get a louder exhaust

Note to self .... if ever riding with this one and bike suddenly seems to lose all drive!? ....... keep riding , they have mobile phones these days :twisted: :kuda:
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