K Rig
Junior Member
Hi all, a lot of the folks out there who have answered questions in the past had some good tips, so here's my next one:
I've had my 04 fz6 out two days in a row now, I didn't notice it yesterday, but today when i was riding i noticed as i was slowing down into a turn (under 30 mph, all the way to 0) I was hearing a clunk coming from the back end that seems to be directly proportional to the speed. Doesn't matter if its in any particular gear or in neutral. Got home and put it on the center stand with the rear wheel off the ground and spun the tire. As you rotate it around, sure enough, you can create the clunk, and you can see the chain tremor slightly when it happens. Before i start taking it apart i was hoping someone could fill me in on what might be doing this (drive sprocket, chain link/pin, rear sprocket, for the love of god don't tell me transmission)
Some details on the bike that may help:
2004 yamaha fz6
13,000 miles on it,
just changed the oil (accidentally put 20w-50 in it instead of 20w-40, but will be fixing that very shortly- stupid mistake on my part, but the level is fine, used Amsoil)
I have no idea if its the original chain and sprockets however.
Thanks a million!
I've had my 04 fz6 out two days in a row now, I didn't notice it yesterday, but today when i was riding i noticed as i was slowing down into a turn (under 30 mph, all the way to 0) I was hearing a clunk coming from the back end that seems to be directly proportional to the speed. Doesn't matter if its in any particular gear or in neutral. Got home and put it on the center stand with the rear wheel off the ground and spun the tire. As you rotate it around, sure enough, you can create the clunk, and you can see the chain tremor slightly when it happens. Before i start taking it apart i was hoping someone could fill me in on what might be doing this (drive sprocket, chain link/pin, rear sprocket, for the love of god don't tell me transmission)
Some details on the bike that may help:
2004 yamaha fz6
13,000 miles on it,
just changed the oil (accidentally put 20w-50 in it instead of 20w-40, but will be fixing that very shortly- stupid mistake on my part, but the level is fine, used Amsoil)
I have no idea if its the original chain and sprockets however.
Thanks a million!