Primary chain too tight?
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Primary chain too tight?
I’ve just replaced the spring pack in my compensator, and after putting everything back together and starting the bike, I now hear a whining noise while the bike is idling.
I did the Chain tension to spec, but didn’t check in multiple spots, so there’s a chance that it is tighter than it is supposed to be. I just wanted some confirmation on what you guys think it would be, before I go back into the primary.
here is a link to a video of the sound:
https://youtube.com/shorts/QaOvVH2Ap14?feature=share
thanks
I did the Chain tension to spec, but didn’t check in multiple spots, so there’s a chance that it is tighter than it is supposed to be. I just wanted some confirmation on what you guys think it would be, before I go back into the primary.
here is a link to a video of the sound:
https://youtube.com/shorts/QaOvVH2Ap14?feature=share
thanks
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Need to check in multiple spots, chain will tighten as it get hotter from the expansion of the clutch pack and compensator.
Adjust at the tightest spot to spec.
Year a specific model of motorcycle would be helpful as some are manual, some are self adjusting.
Was the compensator and clutch pack gears in alignment to spec?
Adjust at the tightest spot to spec.
Year a specific model of motorcycle would be helpful as some are manual, some are self adjusting.
Was the compensator and clutch pack gears in alignment to spec?
You shouldn't be using the chain itself for alignment measurements. You should be going sprocket to sprocket. Few reasons, 1st is the chain may not be aligned exactly the same on both sprockets, ie one side could be forward and the other back, it is not an "exact" fit on the sprockets. Next, chains don't have the manufacturing tolerances as engines. Finally, the chain could have a slight "bow" in it considering XX miles and being almost 20 years old and unless you took the chain off, flipped it and measured again you have no way to know that.
Last edited by CoolBreeze3646; Jul 29, 2023 at 07:55 PM.
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Need to check in multiple spots, chain will tighten as it get hotter from the expansion of the clutch pack and compensator.
Adjust at the tightest spot to spec.
Year a specific model of motorcycle would be helpful as some are manual, some are self adjusting.
Was the compensator and clutch pack gears in alignment to spec?
Adjust at the tightest spot to spec.
Year a specific model of motorcycle would be helpful as some are manual, some are self adjusting.
Was the compensator and clutch pack gears in alignment to spec?
Last edited by lilfi5hy; Jul 29, 2023 at 11:05 PM.
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manual tensioner for mine. ‘06 deuce
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