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jambo · 12-03-08, 02:23 PM

The bike will be fine after your mate's antics. Chain tension and lubrication are the main reasons I've found for a whine when moving. Specifically too tight or not enough lube. Check the tension is the same all round the chain and that with the bike on a Padock / side stand there's enough free play (30-35mm IIRC). An Abba / NWS stand will give a different reading as the swingarm will be lower not having any weight on it.

Jambo

12-03-08, 02:23 PM	#7
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: 2000 sv650s redline The bike will be fine after your mate's antics. Chain tension and lubrication are the main reasons I've found for a whine when moving. Specifically too tight or not enough lube. Check the tension is the same all round the chain and that with the bike on a Padock / side stand there's enough free play (30-35mm IIRC). An Abba / NWS stand will give a different reading as the swingarm will be lower not having any weight on it. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can