Why does my motorcycle chain make weird noises?
Lubrication of the chain may make the sound diminish or even disappear, but it may be a harbinger of early chain failure, even after it is silenced by lubrication. The second instance this sound may occur in is when links literally get a kink in them, usually indicating a severe wear condition.
What happens if you run your chain too loose?
Very basic, pretty easy, and also really important! Run your chain too loose and it’ll slap around and may jump off the sprocket and throw you on your head. Run it too tight and you’ll wear out your chain and sprockets and inhibit rear suspension action.
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Why do you need a chain on a motorcycle?
Your motorcycle chain is critical to transmitting power to your rear wheel, and for ensuring a smooth and safe ride. With proper inspection and maintenance, your motorcycle chain will last for years, providing you with miles of riding enjoyment.
Which is the best company to repair a motorcycle chain?
Whether you are repairing or replacing your motorcycle chain, we have the parts you need from brands you trust, like Bikemaster, Diamond Chain Company, and Twin Power.
What does it mean when your motorbike chain is clanking?
Look to your drive chain. A healthy chain is noisy anyway, but you shouldn’t be able to hear it yourself while you’re riding along. A vibration or clanking (sometimes felt though footpegs too) signifies tight spots or stiff links. You should thoroughly clean your chain and inspect for stuck links, loose rollers and excess stretch.
Very basic, pretty easy, and also really important! Run your chain too loose and it’ll slap around and may jump off the sprocket and throw you on your head. Run it too tight and you’ll wear out your chain and sprockets and inhibit rear suspension action.
Why does my motorbike engine make a noise when I start it?
Start out by listening at different points around the engine, like the cylinder head valve caps, or the camchain tensioner mechanism. An engine will often sound noisy on start-up because components aren’t under load, the engine is cold and the oil hasn’t warmed up and started circulating freely.
Why does my bike make a strange noise when I rotate the wheel?
In this case, it may be present very noticeably when the bike is first being moved around or the rear wheel is rotated on the center stand. Lubrication of the chain may make the sound diminish or even disappear, but it may be a harbinger of early chain failure, even after it is silenced by lubrication.
Why does MY BMW make a whining noise when accelerating?
Diagnosing Whining Noise When Accelerating. For example, one of the reported reasons for whining noise in a BMW, was attributed to the noise created by the planetary gears. This is the kind of noise which is endemic to this automobile system. There are a range of car models and each one has its own peculiar issues.
Are there any problems with the KTM 525?
I have an 06 525 I purchased new and have had zero problems. Awesome bike! Valves need frequent adjustment and for dual sporting get DJH from KTM talk to redo your head with SS Kibblewhite valves that last forever. Left side crank bearings are prone to failure. Not much to do here until it fails. 5th and 6th gears wear out in heavy dual sport use.
Which is better a KTM 525 or JAP 510?
While the KTM 525 is better for me then most of the jap dirt bikes I have owned or been able to ride, it’s far from the standard to hold all bikes to. You want a solid built engine that implements some current day technology go with a Husky 510 or re-invent the 525. Groove Thang likes this.
Is the KTM 525 hotter than the HSQ 450?
Every single KTM 450 or 525 I’ve had within my sight runs hotter then the HSQ 450 or 510 fuel injected or carbed when tested with same rider/same day with one of them fancy and very expensive IR thermometers. The HSQ’s even hold .3L less volume then the KTM’s and in some cases even have the same exact radiators.
How many miles does a KTM 525 exc have?
I have almost 7,000 miles and 210 hours on my 07 525 EXC. This bike replaced my 99 LC4 enduro that I had 36,000+ miles on it. The LC4 is a much better dual sport bike, but the extra 61 lbs is a real pain to manage in deep whoops at higher speeds or deep sand.