Clicking Knocking Noise ? - SV650.org

10-09-07, 09:36 AM

Can anyone help !!

I have a knocking/clicking noise which seems to come from the chain or front sprocket at low RPM/Low speed after the first 20 miles of a ride.

Once I speed up or increase the revs the noise and feeling in the left peg disapears.

I have only just purchased the bike, when i got it it had a sort of Scottoiler cheap version fitted which wasn't actually working. The bike has done 29000 miles but I don't know how many of those were on this dry chain.

There are no signs of damage to the sprockets or chain but I don't know how long they have been on.

The noise isn't there on idle or neutral.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, the bike is 2002 SV650S.

10-09-07, 09:54 AM

Sounds well dodge to me, I'd get it checked out before going too far, you wouldn't want the chain to break

. You could have a seized link in the chain or something, would you know what to look for?

10-09-07, 09:58 AM

Sounds like sticky links in the chain. Give it a good seeing to with some lube and even consider replacing them.

Have you tried dropping the back wheel out to see how bad the chain is/ should allow you to check the links individually.

10-09-07, 10:01 AM

I've degreased the chain and had a good look at it, re tensioned it and inspected front and rear sprckets. The chain has got some surface rust on the edges and seems to be quite baggy, I spose . I was hoping that it was the chain in bad condition and nothing else. I have just changed the oil and filter and there were no metal flecks or shavings in it so I don't think it's internal. I think I will change the chain and sprockets.

10-09-07, 10:02 AM

That is what I was thinking, I have given it a good lubing but it still has a tight spot in it. I don't think it has been very well looked after !!!

TSM · 10-09-07, 10:05 AM

Hooked front sprocket, possably, happened on my SV & TT.

10-09-07, 10:08 AM

Can I assume that I am safe to use it for the time being ?

fizzwheel · 10-09-07, 10:22 AM

If it were me I'd get it changed asap. Last thing you want is a snapped chain, it can be nasty.

10-09-07, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mattglavin

Can I assume that I am safe to use it for the time being ?

If the chains knackered it could snap, so no, best you don't use it if you don't have to. And if you do, no big handfuls of throttle!

10-09-07, 10:25 AM

How easy is it to do yourself, I have got mechanical experiance and don't get scared too easy.

10-09-07, 09:36 AM	#1
mattglavin Guest Posts: n/a	Clicking Knocking Noise ? Can anyone help !! I have a knocking/clicking noise which seems to come from the chain or front sprocket at low RPM/Low speed after the first 20 miles of a ride. Once I speed up or increase the revs the noise and feeling in the left peg disapears. I have only just purchased the bike, when i got it it had a sort of Scottoiler cheap version fitted which wasn't actually working. The bike has done 29000 miles but I don't know how many of those were on this dry chain. There are no signs of damage to the sprockets or chain but I don't know how long they have been on. The noise isn't there on idle or neutral. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, the bike is 2002 SV650S.

10-09-07, 09:54 AM	#2
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clicking Knocking Noise ? Sounds well dodge to me, I'd get it checked out before going too far, you wouldn't want the chain to break . You could have a seized link in the chain or something, would you know what to look for?

10-09-07, 09:58 AM	#3
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clicking Knocking Noise ? Sounds like sticky links in the chain. Give it a good seeing to with some lube and even consider replacing them. Have you tried dropping the back wheel out to see how bad the chain is/ should allow you to check the links individually.

10-09-07, 10:01 AM	#4
mattglavin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clicking Knocking Noise ? I've degreased the chain and had a good look at it, re tensioned it and inspected front and rear sprckets. The chain has got some surface rust on the edges and seems to be quite baggy, I spose . I was hoping that it was the chain in bad condition and nothing else. I have just changed the oil and filter and there were no metal flecks or shavings in it so I don't think it's internal. I think I will change the chain and sprockets.

10-09-07, 10:02 AM	#5
mattglavin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clicking Knocking Noise ? That is what I was thinking, I have given it a good lubing but it still has a tight spot in it. I don't think it has been very well looked after !!!

10-09-07, 10:05 AM	#6
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10-09-07, 10:08 AM	#7
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10-09-07, 10:22 AM	#8
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10-09-07, 10:25 AM	#10
mattglavin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clicking Knocking Noise ? How easy is it to do yourself, I have got mechanical experiance and don't get scared too easy.

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