recently bike went down on left side (clutch, chain, stator cover side), i had frame sliders, helped slightly a bit. (better than nothing)

I had a rear hugger and removed it because i thought it was touching the chain. but now when riding, i can hear something in the back rattling or chain noise..

any ideas?

the chain seems to be okay.

 

have you checked the slack in it? is it too loose? look at the indicator on the back of the sprocket
also have you ever lubed the chain? may be dry teeth hitting the chain

 

i'll give it a shot, and clean off the chain, then re-lub with Honda Pro
thanks.

the slack is good. its not loose, looks pretty tight.