Why does my bike chain skip over teeth?
The bigger problem is when a chain starts to skip over teeth. In other words, the chain won’t sit properly on the cog. What happens is the chain starts to skip over teeth when pressure is applied on the pedals. This usually happens on climbs because the chain is tightened the most.
What to do when you hear noise on your bike?
For example, if you think the noise is coming from a wheel, install a different one (ask to borrow a friend’s if you don’t have a spare) and see if the noise goes away. If so, you know your noise is wheel related, which will make it much easier to find it.
Why does my bike fork rattle when I ride over bumps?
The most common cause is a loose headset. Play in the headset bearings allows the fork to rattle when you ride over bumps. Solution: Adjust the headset to remove the play and tighten the headset so it can’t loosen again. Almost as common are loose Presta valve nuts, the little octagonal or knurled round rings that thread onto Presta valves.
Why does my bike make a clunking noise when I pedal?
Another funny clunk when pedaling is caused by a pump that’s brushing the crankarm on each pedal stroke (usually it’s the head of the pump because it protrudes a bit). Pumps are often made of plastic so you might not think it can cause a noise, but it can. Solution: Simply reposition the pump so there’s more clearance.
What kind of sound does a bad starter make?
Here are the many different sounds that you might hear from a bad starter: Sometimes, you won’t hear a sound at all. Turning the key and not hearing the familiar cranking sound might be a starter problem, assuming that the battery is strong and the terminals are clean and tight as a drum.
Why does my bike start when it’s cold?
The starter did push through it but after about 1/2 of a revolution, the engine kicked back as if the timing was too advanced. That caused the starter pinion to kick out of the ring gear which resulted in the starter grinding. I then released my finger from the start button. Pushed it again and it started correctly. When cold the bike starts fine.
Why does my car make a whining noise when I start it?
You will feel this symptom when you crank the engine and you hear the whining noise mentioned earlier. This means the starter gear or pinion gear is not engaging the flywheel. Remember that there are times when you will feel the starter freewheeling when you turn the key, but the engine will crank and start if you turn the key again.
Why is my starter not engaging the flywheel?
Tighten the mounting bolts and other connecting wires. If the mounting bolt is loose, the starter drive will not engage the flywheel properly. It will make a grinding noise when you try to fire up your engine. What this means is that the pinion gear on the starter is clashing with the ring gear on the flywheel. Check the pinion gear.