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?

[yorkie_chris]

Tension set with the bike on the sidestand?

i had it on a padock stand

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

Also check for stiff links.

Check the alignment too.

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

Originally Posted by sv_rider1990

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

- Minus 1 tooth on the front sprocket

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.

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

Enjoy the ride...