clunky sound from new chain
 

i bought a set of renthal sprockets (standard size) and tsubaki x ring chain for my 04 sv650s. however the when i spin the back wheel the chain makes a clunking sound from around the front sprocket. i thought wheel alignment might be out but it keeps doing it when i alter alignment. i have also set it at 25- 30 mm of tension so it cant be too tight. however when i lift the bike onto its sidetand to take weight off swingarm and spin wheel it doesnt make cluncking noise.

can anyone help?

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

Tension set with the bike on the sidestand?

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

i had it on a padock stand

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

set the tension with the bike on its side stand, just to be sure. Is it properly lubed?

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

Also check for stiff links.

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

Check the alignment too.

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

i had same problem its fine once its warn in i have your exact set up on my curvey.

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

- Minus 1 tooth on the front sprocket

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

i have loosened the chain slightly. rode it for about 50 miles and when i got back and pushed the bike i couldnt here it. hopefully it is just the chain breaking in.

thanks anyway guys.

Re: clunky sound from new chain
 

Keep it lubed up and double check that it isn't to slack every now and again.

Enjoy the ride...