Chain noise

Just checking that this is normal.

got the new Izumi chain fitted, and done about 250miles on it and it is noticably louder than the stock chain set up. Is this normal? Or a sign of somthing being up?

cheers

[yorkie_chris]

Is it aligned right?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Is it aligned right?

+1 check its all straight etc...as if not it will make a noise.

If you have an aftermarket front sprocket fitted. It is highly likely it will not have the rubber banding which the standard front sprocket has. The is a noise reduction part. Just about all aftermarket sprockets do not have this additional bit on, thus it's more noisy.

I would expect it is this that you can hear.

I havent checked if its straight, but it hasnt been adjusted since Ive installed it, so I think it should still be straight, as I did the same amounts of turns on both sides when installing it.

Yep its an aftermarket steel front sprocket. I didnt notice a rubber bit when taking of the front one mind.

has the chain slider wore threw? meaning the chain is running on the swing arm hence the noise?

mine makes a noise useing worth dry chain lube.

Originally Posted by sv650k4

has the chain slider wore threw? meaning the chain is running on the swing arm hence the noise?

is that the rubbery bit on the top of the swing arm? if so then it is fine.