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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Ok, so I was searching for similar cases, but I couldn't find exactly the right answer. When my engine is off, and I move the bike, I can hear the bike make a clicking noise. It sounds like it's coming from the front position of the chain. I just got a valve adjustment/full service. I have roughly 26k miles. Someone help please.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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if it was just serviced-make sure nothing is loose,if everything is tight and secured
get some one to push the bike and isolate where the exact area is
also insp for worn parts

 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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Are you sure its not just the sound of the chain links going around the sprocket? How tight is your chain? You want around an 1 1/4 in. of freeplay up and down midway between the two sprockets.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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chain is prob too tight or too loose u are just hearing the chain go over the sprockets most likely...
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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It could be tight or binding link in your chain as it passes around the front sprocket.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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I agree with the chain theory. If you remove the black cover(two screws) over the front sproket, it may help you to isolate where the sound is coming from. I just had a problem where every time I washed my bike, I would get a clunking/clicking sound when rolling the bike in neutral. Could have swore it was coming from inside the transmission, but after removing and cleaning the front sprocket and cleaning and lubing the chain, sound was gone. Check it out. Also, removing that cover will allow you to check for broken teeth.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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I agree with the chain theory. If you remove the black cover(two screws) over the front sproket, it may help you to isolate where the sound is coming from. I just had a problem where every time I washed my bike, I would get a clunking/clicking sound when rolling the bike in neutral. Could have swore it was coming from inside the transmission, but after removing and cleaning the front sprocket and cleaning and lubing the chain, sound was gone. Check it out. Also, removing that cover will allow you to check for broken teeth.
The chain is at 1 1/4 in. freeplay. It was just completely serviced. I will open up the cover and check it out. Thanks!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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A tight or binding link will be enough to cause this sound even if the chain slack is set correct. Also, try rotating the rear wheel by hand with the bike on the centre stand. Is the effort required to turn the wheel even all the way through one revolution? If not, it's probably a sign of a binding link. The best way to check for binding links is to remove the rear wheel, slip the chain off the rear sprocket and then check each link will move through 90 degrees with ease. If not, try lubing. If this doesn't work it might mean a new chain. I had this exact problem and the solution was to replace the chain and sprockets which sorted the problem completely.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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ps - no centre stand on 954, use paddock stand!
 
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