Date: 18-04-24  Time: 15:13 pm

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Mr Juju

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Horrible final drive clunking
« on: 03 April 2013, 10:11:51 am »
Hi All, new to Fazer ownership (3 weeks) but haven't smiled soooo much in ages.


I am getting a horrible vibration / clunking through the pegs most noticeable at about 4,000 revs - 40 mph but seems to be there whenever I throttle on.


Don't notice it when I hit the powerband  ;)


Any ideas , I have had a quick look around the forum but can't seem to find anything.


Cheers!


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Re: Horrible final drive clunking
« Reply #1 on: 03 April 2013, 10:26:00 am »
 Check your drive chain adjustment and the front sprocket!
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Re: Horrible final drive clunking
« Reply #2 on: 03 April 2013, 10:42:47 am »
Look at the actual chain as well for links that don't appear to be as horizontal as the others, you may have seized/rusted links.
They tend to sit at a slight angle, and will make the chain a bit lumpy which will be felt through the left foot peg.


Maybe worth laying off the power band until you sort this problem out!
 
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Re: Horrible final drive clunking
« Reply #3 on: 03 April 2013, 12:31:30 pm »
I had the same problem last week and it turned out to be a tight spot in the chain, Im fitting a new chain and cogs tomorrow so ill tell you how it goes
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Re: Horrible final drive clunking
« Reply #4 on: 03 April 2013, 12:35:30 pm »
Had this when I first bought my red bike, turned out it needed new chain and sprockets... happened at exactly the same speed / revs that you mentioned as well

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Re: Horrible final drive clunking
« Reply #5 on: 03 April 2013, 12:37:02 pm »
I had the same problem last week and it turned out to be a tight spot in the chain, Im fitting a new chain and cogs tomorrow so ill tell you how it goes


I suddenly had 2 links seize up on my chain, even though i cleaned and lubed it regularly, i think the bad weather and salt just takes it's toll over time.
Had a nice new chain and sprockets fitted yesterday, now it feels sweeeeet  :)
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Re: Horrible final drive clunking
« Reply #6 on: 03 April 2013, 01:22:14 pm »
Excellent! Thank you all for your helpful and prompt replies.


I will give the chain a thorough examination and see what I can find :)