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11-08-11, 10:26 AM

I've just fitted a new DID chain and new sprockets to my SV650S K3 and adjusted chain tension to about 25mm (manual says 20-30mm). But the bike's got a new whine.

It's more of a background whine, most noticeable at low speeds (10-40mph), is not gear specific and is loudest when under load (ie: throttling up). I have been told it's quite usual for new chains and/or drive sprockets to whine but this info is anecdotal from other bikers, not from anyone who really knows.

Oil level is OK BTW.

11-08-11, 10:26 AM	#1
trail guru Guest Posts: n/a	New chain & sprockets - new whining noise? I've just fitted a new DID chain and new sprockets to my SV650S K3 and adjusted chain tension to about 25mm (manual says 20-30mm). But the bike's got a new whine. It's more of a background whine, most noticeable at low speeds (10-40mph), is not gear specific and is loudest when under load (ie: throttling up). I have been told it's quite usual for new chains and/or drive sprockets to whine but this info is anecdotal from other bikers, not from anyone who really knows. Oil level is OK BTW.