XVS125 Clunky when coming to a stop/slowing

[STEVE MERVE H]

Good evening all,

Hope somebody can be of some help.

My XVS125 is what I can only describe as being clunky when I slow down. I dont have to be on the brakes or in gear for it to be like this. Recently had the usual on the service

sparks

air filter

oil filter

chain/wheel adjustment

I cant feel anything when riding just when slowing down.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Steve

[blackhat250]

evening steve" is it when applying brakes? or on over-run, more info needed ,,

[STEVE MERVE H]

Not when applying the brakes and it didnt do it this morning on the way to work. I'll see how it goes over next couple of days and get back to you.

Cheers for the reply!

[Campaman]

I would still have a look at the chain and make sure that is adjusted correctly.

[Noise]

Check chain for tight spots.

[neversaydie]

Sounds chain/sprocketish. Check the chain tension as per the owners handbook. Check youve plenty left on the sprocket teeth on both front and rear sprockets. Check that the front sprocket is secure on the shaft, and the rear one on the wheel. Check that the sprockets are in line with each other. Remember to check/adjust the rear brake if you adjust the chain

Good luck

[fireman fez]

rear sprocket bearing maybe

[Ttaskmaster]

Post Intro in the Intro section.

Then check wheel bearings and forks.

Then check spokes.

[STEVE MERVE H]

Its stopped now after some tinkering. I want to change the chain anyway as its starting to look tired despite chain lubing it up. What chain do I need. I see 2 different types 428 and 520?

[Paulwhite]

428!!!! try ( www.wemoto.com ) it sounds like ur chain is on its way out and they over tightened it making it feel stiff and clunky when slowing down.

[STEVE MERVE H]

Chain and sprockets changed. All good. Still getting a rattle when leaning left over bumps.

[Paulwhite]

that will be one side of the chain tentioner is slightly tighter than the other or the shocks need adjusting