| Author | Message | ||
     2vulgar |
My 9r has almost 6500 miles on it, I just changed the oil last week (not for the first time either...) I used syntech 20-50 this time, cause that is all that my local Auto Zone had in stock for synthetic and 20-50. But now I am hearing a slightly loud klacking noise from the engine. Not even at any specific RPM either... Has anyone else experienced this noise b4? I can honestly say that in the 4500 miles I have put on my 03 9r, it has never made this noise b4. Does she not like the oil choose? | ||
| 2vulgar |
I am heading up to Laconia Friday the 17th, and I don't want any unexpected roadside maintenance. Thanks in advance.  | ||
| Izzinya |
have you checked the primary chain ?? a loose chain can sound like its coming from the top or bottom of motor Izzinya  | ||
| Reepicheep |
Make sure the oil level is correct as well. | ||
| 2vulgar |
Alright, I checked the oil level just a few minutes ago after my ride home from work. It is right on the "full" line. Although that black dipstick sucks to read when I'm getting eaten alive with mosquitos and other flying pests... but since this is my first bike, EVER... I do not know how to check the primary. Any info would be great. thanks... | ||
| M1combat |
First - Get a service manual... Second - Get a T27 Third - Do this Open the upper cover in the primary cover (on the left side of the bike). You will see a chain running by the hole. Check the manual for the proper chain tension (I THINK that it's one chain thickness or pretty close when the bike is cold, DO NOT quote me on that... CHECK THE MANUAL ). To adjust, you'll see a nut/bolt sticking out the bottom of the primary. You will use an allen wrench on the bolt after you loosen the nut with a crescent wrench. As you turn the bolt, the tensioning shoe will raise/lower. You will not see the tensioning shoe itself, but you will be able to feel the primary chain tension change. It takes a bit of practice to re-tighten the nut while holding the bolt in the right place so as to get to the proper tension. Too tight can be catastrophic. Too lose will cause a noise. Too tight or lose can cause problems shifting. The manual is VERY easy to follow and worth its weight in gold. Get one . | ||
| Buellin_ri |
Where you running synthetic before? I find motors run a little louder with syn vs. conventional oil. But it depends on how loud it is. If its really excessive check the primary. | ||
| Fullpower |
yes they do make some noise. check/adjust primary, and then install ear plugs. enjoy the ride. | ||
| Dcmortalcoil |
It's normal valve train noise. | ||
| 2vulgar |
If it is normal... then in the last 4500 miles it aint been this loud.  I will get manual at Merideth this Friday and check it all out. Thanks a lot guys. | ||
| Njbuell |
WOW, it took 4500 miles for your bike to break in? If it stops making the noise, it is probably broken. Enjoy it. Its normal. | ||
| Izzinya |
Njbuell WOW, it took 4500 miles for your bike to break in? If it stops making the noise, it is probably broken. Enjoy it. Its normal. or he could check the primary chain lol izzinya \clipart{devilish} |
