Chain Sounds?

[Sean]

I have been hearing a metal clinking lately and it seems to have gotten worse today. I mostly hear if on acceleration and it kind of sounds like it's coming from the back left side. Nothing grinding or harsh sounding at all.
When I try to inspect everything, it seems fine, nothing rattles.

Is this an indicator the the chain/sprocket is wearing? I checked the tension, and it seems okay. Maybe a little lose, but not much. Anything else you can think off of the top of your head? Any tips? Thanks!

[asp_125]

Could be totally unrelated but, I had someone tell me they heard a metallic clinking sound on their ride too. Nobody could find anything until one day she realized it was the keys on her key fob.

[MetaLord 9]

Kickstand spring a little loose & is it bouncing against the swingarm?

Is the metal clinking sound consistent? Does it vary with the speed of the chain? Does it occur when the bike's in neutral? Is it an African or an European swallow per chance?

[asp_125]

No, it's a metallic clinking sound, you've got two empty halves of coconut and you're bangin' 'em together.

[Wintermute]

Are the teeth on your rear sprocket straight, without any "shark-finning"? Could be curved sprocket teeth momentarily catching the chain. Would explain why it happens on accel.

[Sean]

Nobody could find anything until one day she realized it was the keys on her key fob.No, it just started and its comming from the back wheel area.


Kickstand spring a little loose & is it bouncing against the swingarm?

Is the metal clinking sound consistent? Does it vary with the speed of the chain? Does it occur when the bike's in neutral? Is it an African or an European swallow per chance?After I'm stopped, during the initial acceleration it happens. But no other times. Kind of strange. :dunno:

[Sean]

Are the teeth on your rear sprocket straight, without any "shark-finning"? Could be curved sprocket teeth momentarily catching the chain. Would explain why it happens on accel.That could be. :up: The chain and sproket are pretty old.

[MetaLord 9]

blame it on the rain.



(yeah)

[Sean]

blame it on the rain.
(yeah)The more you talk, the more I question your sexual preference. :lol:

[Horsman]

No, it's a metallic clinking sound, you've got two empty halves of coconut and you're bangin' 'em together. Yes, he needs to order these...
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blame it on the rain.(yeah)
No Blame it on riding like Milli Vanilli!!!
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[MetaLord 9]

The more you talk, the more I question your sexual preference. :lol:
Just b/c you quesiton it, doesn't mean I'm gonna be running into your arms anytime soon :puke:

[Nick_Ninja]

Just b/c you quesiton it, doesn't mean I'm gonna be running into your arms anytime soon :puke:

You know how we know you both are ghey? :slappers:

[MetaLord 9]

You know how we know you both are ghey? :slappers:
'cause we hang out on forums like this with guise like you? :dunno:

[Nick_Ninja]

'cause we hang out on forums like this with guise like you? :dunno:

Yet another clue sherlock :up:

[Sean]

Well....at least I got one possible answer before this thread completely tanked. :lol:

[Nick_Ninja]

Well....at least I got one possible answer before this thread completely tanked. :lol:

Operative term here is 'possible'.

[Sean]

Operative term here is 'possible'.Then do you have any ideas Capt. Almighty?

[Nick_Ninja]

Then do you have any ideas Capt. Almighty?

It's obviously a case of not enough monkey sperm on the chain. However, I believe you have all the tools to fix the problem. :D























j/k Most likely lame chain maintenance causing a shot chain and sprockets. Center stand your rear wheel and then try moving the wheel side to side to verify that it's not a rear wheel baring too.

[MetaLord 9]

No, it just started and its comming from the back wheel area.

After I'm stopped, during the initial acceleration it happens. But no other times. Kind of strange. :dunno:

Also check to see if you're missing any teeth on the rear sprocket.

Nothing's loose on the back left side, like a rear footpeg that's clanking or anything like that right?

Are you sure it's not happening everytime you accell but maybe the sound of the exhaust is too loud to hear it anymore?

[Sean]

j/k Most likely lame chain maintenance causing a shot chain and sprockets. Center stand your rear wheel and then try moving the wheel side to side to verify that it's not a rear wheel baring too.Holy Crap, a useful post by N_N!! :shocked:I do maintain my chain, I just think it's the same one that's been on there for 24k. Which is why that was my first guess. Good tip about the bearings though. :up:


Also check to see if you're missing any teeth on the rear sprocket. Good idea, I'll check that! :up:


Nothing's loose on the back left side, like a rear footpeg that's clanking or anything like that right?No, I went over it pretty good. Even kicked it a few times.


maybe the sound of your stock exhaust is too loud to hear it anymore? Fixed it. :lol: I don't think that's the problem!

Thanks for the tips guys. On with the shenanigans! :alien:

[Nick_Ninja]

Holy Crap, a useful post by N_N!! :shocked:I do maintain my chain, I just think it's the same one that's been on there for 24k. Which is why that was my first guess. Good tip about the bearings though. :up:


Thanks for the tips guys. On with the shenanigans! :alien:

No one can properly maintain a chain after 24K.

[Sortarican]

+1 for bent worn rear sprocket teeth.
That's the side that went down at HPR right?

But also check your bearings and other various rear end paices that might be worn or loose.

[MetaLord 9]

No one can properly maintain a chain after 24K.
I've found trash cans to be pretty good at maintaining chains that old...

[Sortarican]

I've found trash cans to be pretty good at maintaining chains that old...

I use mine as fashion accessories.

[Sean]

That's the side that went down at HPR right?Nope, different bike. But I'm gonna check out the worn sprocket soon as I get out of this damn cubicle where time is standing still! :scream1:

[MetaLord 9]

^^Only works if you have the gold plated chains like all the otha gangstas