STEVE MERVE H Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 evening steve" is it when applying brakes? or on over-run, more info needed ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE MERVE H Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I would still have a look at the chain and make sure that is adjusted correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Check chain for tight spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman fez Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 rear sprocket bearing maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Post Intro in the Intro section. Then check wheel bearings and forks. Then check spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE MERVE H Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE MERVE H Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Chain and sprockets changed. All good. Still getting a rattle when leaning left over bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 that will be one side of the chain tentioner is slightly tighter than the other or the shocks need adjusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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