chain noise
- leecsimms72
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chain noise
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
- JetPilot
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Re: chain noise
To tight, not lubed enough, wrong chain size for sprockets, just your imagination. 

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Re: chain noise
cheap shit chain 

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- IsleofNinja
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Re: chain noise
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)

Sprocket nut/cush drive bolts loose?
Shit chain lube? ...... (here we go again)


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Re: chain noise
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
- woteva
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Re: chain noise
Wear earplugs or get a louder exhaust
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Re: chain noise
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


06 ZX10r , 95 ZX9r
97 GSF1200 project streetfighter
07 FXST
EXPERIENCE:ex_spear_ee_anse :noun: Knowledge or skill derived from actual participation or direct contact rather than mere study, interest or internet.
97 GSF1200 project streetfighter
07 FXST
EXPERIENCE:ex_spear_ee_anse :noun: Knowledge or skill derived from actual participation or direct contact rather than mere study, interest or internet.