robbinsl Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 hi all i have a r1 5pw and last night i noticted a knocking noise which seems to be coming from the engine area.i can feel the knocking through my handle bars and foot pegs.i can hear it best in 3rd gear at about 3500rpm but can also hear in other gears. i have been told it could be the drive chain but it does not sound if its comin from rear.has anyone had similar problems with theres please help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adar35 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 hi all i have a r1 5pw and last night i noticted a knocking noise which seems to be coming from the engine area.i can feel the knocking through my handle bars and foot pegs.i can hear it best in 3rd gear at about 3500rpm but can also hear in other gears. i have been told it could be the drive chain but it does not sound if its comin from rear.has anyone had similar problems with theres please help me. same noise in netural position?? if not the problem is your gear box.if it is still in neutral its the connecting rod noise on the crank.be carefull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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