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jambo · 03-03-14, 03:38 PM

OK, are we talking a creak as you get on the power that then goes away, or a noise that sticks around as long as you've got the throttle open, even after the suspension has settled?

If you get the rear wheel off the ground and spin it by hand does everything move smoothly, without any play?

The slack in the chain should be ~25-30mm with the bike on it's side stand at the tightest point. Is there oil on the chain and do you know how long ago in terms of time & mileage it was fitted?

Jambo

03-03-14, 03:38 PM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Creaking Noise When Accelerating OK, are we talking a creak as you get on the power that then goes away, or a noise that sticks around as long as you've got the throttle open, even after the suspension has settled? If you get the rear wheel off the ground and spin it by hand does everything move smoothly, without any play? The slack in the chain should be ~25-30mm with the bike on it's side stand at the tightest point. Is there oil on the chain and do you know how long ago in terms of time & mileage it was fitted? Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can