Arthur45 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Hi, I previously posted a topic about XJ6 engine noise. Thanks for the replies. Today I rode about 80 miles. I noticed that once warm and pulling around 2000 revs in first or second I hear a slight winning noise. No knocking etc just a progressive wine. Is this normal. I haven't had such a new bike before and don't know what to expect. Probably talking rubbish. Any thoughts? Cheers Arthur
pilninggas Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Hi, I previously posted a topic about XJ6 engine noise. Thanks for the replies. Today I rode about 80 miles. I noticed that once warm and pulling around 2000 revs in first or second I hear a slight winning noise. No knocking etc just a progressive wine. Is this normal. I haven't had such a new bike before and don't know what to expect. Probably talking rubbish. Any thoughts? Cheers Arthur Mine did this, pin-pointed it to the chain on the chain-guide. It went when i put a 532 chain on (the OE chain self-destructed!). If you are confident look down at the front of the chain @ around 30mph and listen and you will hear the noise.
Arthur45 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Mine did this, pin-pointed it to the chain on the chain-guide. It went when i put a 532 chain on (the OE chain self-destructed!). If you are confident look down at the front of the chain @ around 30mph and listen and you will hear the noise. Interesting. I had mine from new. Unfortunately the wheel alingment markers seemed out a little. So i corrected this. But since then I have been concerned I have the chain too loose. The owners manual says 45 to 55 mm. But doesn't say whether this is the distance pin to pin up and down, or distance pulled down on bottom edge to pushed up on top edge. I have posted about the chain tension and people say it is pin to pin up and down. mine is set around 55 at present. I may tighten mine up a bit. Thanks
Moderator drewpy Posted February 8, 2011 Moderator Posted February 8, 2011 don't forget that drive chains have a slack and tight spot. adjust the chain on the tight spot or you risk wearing out the output shaft bearing
Arthur45 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Yeah thanks. I did know and will we on the side of caution. Some people seem to set theirs by eye. Not for me. The trusty rule will be used.
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