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Got a rattle
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:29 pm
Author: Bullhead
The bike has a rattle coming from the engine. You can feel it slightly through the frame on tick over. When i give it a tiny bit of throttle it seems to die down. When i am riding you cant hear it. It sounds like the cam chain. What do you think? Thanks
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:35 pm
Author: steve bowdler
Are the carbs balanced ? adjust camchain
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:54 am
Author: zed1015
Also could be clutch rattle which is common.
As with the previous reply, balancing the carbs should help as well as checking and adjusting the cam chain tensioner if that is the source of the noise.
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:09 am
Author: Bullhead
Thanks. Will do those this weekend
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:35 am
Author: garyd
Also' if it's a clear 'Clack' that fades in and out at tickover, it could just be the camshafts moving slightly. I've had that on quiet a few Zeds.
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:38 am
Author: Pigford
Also - check the fuel tank ain't touching the frame and making a din - has been known
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 2:11 pm
Author: weaver
Loose exhaust headers can sound like a rattly camchain too
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 4:17 pm
Author: Bullhead
Thanks all
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 5:50 pm
Author: nw66
Pigford wrote:Also - check the fuel tank ain't touching the frame and making a din - has been known
X 2 happened to one of mine
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 6:32 pm
Author: sid123
loose engine mounts - loose exhaust flanges - loose alternator ?
Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 9:22 pm
Author: ZedHead
Ignore - ride - enjoy
