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First thing I would do is check the primary chain tension and do a clutch adjustment. There isnt much going on in the primary so there are only a limited number of things that it could be. I would check the sprockets next for proper torque levels along with the clutch plates.
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First thing I would do is check the primary chain tension and do a clutch adjustment. There isnt much going on in the primary so there are only a limited number of things that it could be. I would check the sprockets next for proper torque levels along with the clutch plates.
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If you pull the clutch inspection cover (the round cover) you won't need to drain the quart of oil that is in the primary chaincase. However, you aren't going to see much. See how loose the chain is. If it is too loose there might be a problem with your chain tensioner. If it's an EVO you won't have an auto tensioner. Looks like you have an chain tensioner door (small plate held on by 4 screws on the chaincase cover to the left towards the front of the bike). You can also look in there, feel the chain for tautness without losing oil.If it is loose, you can adjust it through this window. If you pull the whole primary chaincase cover, you'll have to drain the primary. Good luck - nice looking bike. I have no idea the noise might be, but that's a good place to start if it sounds like it is coming from the primary area. Could be the compensating sprocket loosened up? Sometimes you can sort of isolate where a noise is coming from by using a stethascope or putting a screwdriver against your ear ( non pointy end) and placing the other end against various places on the motor as it is running. If I were you, I would definitely determine what is making noise before running for more than evaluation.
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If you pull the clutch inspection cover (the round cover) you won't need to drain the quart of oil that is in the primary chaincase. However, you aren't going to see much. See how loose the chain is. If it is too loose there might be a problem with your chain tensioner. If it's an EVO you won't have an auto tensioner. Looks like you have an chain tensioner door (small plate held on by 4 screws on the chaincase cover to the left towards the front of the bike). You can also look in there, feel the chain for tautness without losing oil.If it is loose, you can adjust it through this window. If you pull the whole primary chaincase cover, you'll have to drain the primary. Good luck - nice looking bike. I have no idea the noise might be, but that's a good place to start if it sounds like it is coming from the primary area. Could be the compensating sprocket loosened up? Sometimes you can sort of isolate where a noise is coming from by using a stethascope or putting a screwdriver against your ear ( non pointy end) and placing the other end against various places on the motor as it is running. If I were you, I would definitely determine what is making noise before running for more than evaluation.
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First thing I would do is check the primary chain tension and do a clutch adjustment. There isnt much going on in the primary so there are only a limited number of things that it could be. I would check the sprockets next for proper torque levels along with the clutch plates.
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+1 on the chain tensioner. Its one of the more common "noises" that can come from that area.
Seeing as its only doing it idle, or that's the only time you can hear it. The primary chain tension would be the first thing I would check.
Seeing as its only doing it idle, or that's the only time you can hear it. The primary chain tension would be the first thing I would check.