jamez79
Junior Member
Hi,
I've noticed my 2005 FZ6 naked has started to make a graunchy noise.
I've tried to narrow it down a bit and this is what i've got so far....
Its nothing to do with steering (bearings etc). It occurs in straight lines and turning. It stops when stationary and when decelerating which makes me think it could be the chain?
The bike has covered 16k miles and it appears to be on the original chain as there is no split link/soft rivet.
When i apply just enough throttle for the engine to just pull without increasing speed it makes the noise. I've checked oil and fluids and all are fine. Brakes are ok and not binding etc.
How do i check my chain to see if it needs swapping? The sprockets look okay, they're not badly worn or anything and the chain is adjusted to within tolerances in Haynes manual.
Any ideas??? (other than turn my music up!)
Thanks for any help given.
James
I've noticed my 2005 FZ6 naked has started to make a graunchy noise.
I've tried to narrow it down a bit and this is what i've got so far....
Its nothing to do with steering (bearings etc). It occurs in straight lines and turning. It stops when stationary and when decelerating which makes me think it could be the chain?
The bike has covered 16k miles and it appears to be on the original chain as there is no split link/soft rivet.
When i apply just enough throttle for the engine to just pull without increasing speed it makes the noise. I've checked oil and fluids and all are fine. Brakes are ok and not binding etc.
How do i check my chain to see if it needs swapping? The sprockets look okay, they're not badly worn or anything and the chain is adjusted to within tolerances in Haynes manual.
Any ideas??? (other than turn my music up!)
Thanks for any help given.
James