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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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Hey all, I got home from an hour rip on the new FXR and as I'm pushing it into the garage in neutral I hear this (what sounds to me) nasty noise. Here's a video of me pushing it back and forth.


What's going on here? Do I have a reason to worry?

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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 06:26 PM
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I would definitely open it up and take a look before riding again!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Nothing should be turning in your primary just pushing in neutral. Sounds like your chain wallet going against your bike, j/k .What year bike ?is it chain driven? Could be sprocket related. Sprocket and tranny is moving while pushing.
Also, was you pulling in the clutch while pushing it ???
 
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It's a belt driven 91. Gonna take another look after I eat. It's raining tomorrow so I'll open it up then if I have to.
 
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Just guessing...adjuster came loose, or shoe came apart? either way need to open up and take a look.
 
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Post what you find out.
 
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Sound like chain dragging on the case, bet adjuster shot also
 
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I would do a high-polish job on that side cover while you have it off.
 
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Originally Posted by glidein wide
Nothing should be turning in your primary just pushing in neutral.
This.

That sounds pretty ugly on the video.
 
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I'd check the belt guard/belt for rubbing. Possibly the brake caliper, but I doubt it.

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