My motorcycle has a slight clanking noise when taking off from a stop. Once going you cant hear it. Any ideas?
The bike is a 1998 Suzuki GSX600R SRAD
2007-07-12 08:27:26 · 4 answers · asked by nucherokee 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I had a noise when taking off on my K4 Gsxr 600, found out it was the rear wheel bearing, cost me £39. Stick it on the padock stands check that the wheel rotates smoothly and have a listen for any grinding noises.
As the others have said check the chain condition/tension, check that the teeth on the sprockets are ok and have not had the edge taken off them. Check that the brakes are free and not sticking.
Good luck!!
2007-07-16 07:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by marslarky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without hearing the noise, I cannot give you a definitive answer.
Check the chain.
Adjust it if necessary.
Replace it and both sprockets if there is any sign of ware.
Chain - tight & loose sections (stretched in spots).
Sprockets - hooked teeth.
If you can pull the chain off the rear sprocket (at the most rear part of the sprocket), more than 1/2 the height of a sprocket tooth, the chain should be changed (along with both sprockets).
Might need a valve adjustment.
2007-07-12 08:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the valves, replace the chain, and both sprockets and the noise will go away, get a good O Ring chain too.
2007-07-12 14:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jim F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it come from the front or the rear?
2007-07-12 10:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by cappatown23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋