I DID NEED HELP ASAP!!! - but i think its under control! - SV650.org

02-05-06, 11:27 AM

i am at college and i have a problem with my sv!

it is rattling badly on the front cylinder it slowly got worse as yesterday went on (may day run) . i first thought it could be the shimms. so i asked my teacher at college (where i am doing a motorcycle engeering course) and he thought it could be the cam chain tensioner. so i took off the tank and the air box and took the cam chain tensioner off and cleaned it and put it back on and ran the bike up! and no difference! so i am now on my lunch break asking if anyone has had a similar problem with their sv, when i get back i will check the shimms and the condition of the chain ect.

its a k4 naked with 17557 miles, its standered apart from the 33bhp ecu!

it rides fine but is noisy!

if you have anything to help please let me know!

cheers
tom (now in panic mode!)

02-05-06, 11:29 AM

is the tensioner actually working , i mean is it going in and out along the shaft spring loaded

02-05-06, 11:33 AM

could there be muck in the hole stopping the cct (cam chain tensioner) extending.

when it was out the bike bike it was working fine (tho i did park it by the sea yesterday!!)

02-05-06, 11:57 AM

if the tensioner is working correctly , and you still have a very noisy chain my only guess would be the cam chain guides are either worn or out of place.

i would be difficult for one to be dislodged , but i suppose not impossible.

you haven't run it low on oil have ya ? as accellerated wear on the chain is another possible option.

I would concentrate on the tensioner and make sure it is applying pressure correctly. there are the service manuals available online i am sure this will give you some pointers about the tensioner.

02-05-06, 05:09 PM

i have a new tensioner on order! and if it is still noisy i will replace both the chain and the guides!

thanks for the help!

Sid Squid · 02-05-06, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XVS2005

I NEED HELP ASAP!!!

Yes we know you do, as you've scattered gunned your posts all over the bloody forum and you keep shouting we couldn't help but bloody know.

03-05-06, 07:42 AM

I was on my lunch break and wanted to know if anyone had had the same problem! (it could be a sv thing) and i put links in other sections so people to notice!

mods please delete the links as they are not needed!

cheers
tom

05-05-06, 02:37 PM

update - its not the tensioner i had my local dealer look at it today (one of the guys at work!) and i need a new chain and guide!! bugger!

well i hope i can be back on the road soon! (anyone want to buy a sv??

)

05-05-06, 05:13 PM

if thats all it is, you're lucky.

mine rattled, than the engine blew up.

Viney · 05-05-06, 05:23 PM

Just remind me never to bring my bike to you for fixing...even when you are qualified

02-05-06, 11:27 AM	#1
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	I DID NEED HELP ASAP!!! - but i think its under control! i am at college and i have a problem with my sv! it is rattling badly on the front cylinder it slowly got worse as yesterday went on (may day run) . i first thought it could be the shimms. so i asked my teacher at college (where i am doing a motorcycle engeering course) and he thought it could be the cam chain tensioner. so i took off the tank and the air box and took the cam chain tensioner off and cleaned it and put it back on and ran the bike up! and no difference! so i am now on my lunch break asking if anyone has had a similar problem with their sv, when i get back i will check the shimms and the condition of the chain ect. its a k4 naked with 17557 miles, its standered apart from the 33bhp ecu! it rides fine but is noisy! if you have anything to help please let me know! cheers tom (now in panic mode!)

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02-05-06, 11:29 AM	#2
amarko5 Guest Posts: n/a	is the tensioner actually working , i mean is it going in and out along the shaft spring loaded

02-05-06, 11:33 AM	#3
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	could there be muck in the hole stopping the cct (cam chain tensioner) extending. when it was out the bike bike it was working fine (tho i did park it by the sea yesterday!!)

02-05-06, 11:57 AM	#4
amarko5 Guest Posts: n/a	if the tensioner is working correctly , and you still have a very noisy chain my only guess would be the cam chain guides are either worn or out of place. i would be difficult for one to be dislodged , but i suppose not impossible. you haven't run it low on oil have ya ? as accellerated wear on the chain is another possible option. I would concentrate on the tensioner and make sure it is applying pressure correctly. there are the service manuals available online i am sure this will give you some pointers about the tensioner.

02-05-06, 05:09 PM	#5
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	i have a new tensioner on order! and if it is still noisy i will replace both the chain and the guides! thanks for the help!

03-05-06, 07:42 AM	#7
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	I was on my lunch break and wanted to know if anyone had had the same problem! (it could be a sv thing) and i put links in other sections so people to notice! mods please delete the links as they are not needed! cheers tom

05-05-06, 02:37 PM	#8
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	update - its not the tensioner i had my local dealer look at it today (one of the guys at work!) and i need a new chain and guide!! bugger! well i hope i can be back on the road soon! (anyone want to buy a sv?? )

05-05-06, 05:13 PM	#9
paulthewitt Guest Posts: n/a	if thats all it is, you're lucky. mine rattled, than the engine blew up.

05-05-06, 05:23 PM	#10
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Just remind me never to bring my bike to you for fixing...even when you are qualified