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12-03-06, 11:44 PM | #1 |
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Strange rattling
Occasionally I get a rattling noise when the engine is idling. It's not loud, but noticeable. Actually it's happened twice, but not subsequently. My first thought was cam chain, but after only 11k miles, I thought it was a bit premature, and the engine hasn't ever been thrashed either. It stopped for a while, but reoccured recently and promptly disappeared again. Any thoughts?
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13-03-06, 12:19 AM | #2 |
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Drive chain tension? Is it set correctly.
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13-03-06, 11:48 AM | #3 |
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Check if it's related to the clutch being pulled in or not. I'm not sure if the SV has an automatic Cam chain tensioner as I have owned bikes with automatic, and manual tensioners, so might be worth a check, Anyone?
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13-03-06, 01:30 PM | #4 |
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The SV has an automatic tensioner. I will check though next time it occurs.
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13-03-06, 04:52 PM | #5 |
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It could be a rattly clutch... Does it do it all the time, or just in neutral? If it just does it in neutral, does it still do it with the clutch in?
I reckon it's cam chains though. The tensioners, particularily the front ones, can go a bit wobbly. 11,000 miles isn't very many but it'll be a few years old too. Unless it's serious, don';t worry too much- if it's constant and loud then it's not a good sign and worth fixing, but a bit of rattle's just one of those things.
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13-03-06, 05:35 PM | #6 | |
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My rattles are totally clutch related |
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