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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: Mr Juju on 03 April 2013, 10:11:51 am

Title: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: Mr Juju 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!


Pete
Title: Re: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: Gnasher on 03 April 2013, 10:26:00 am
 Check your drive chain adjustment and the front sprocket!
Title: Re: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: darrsi 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!
 
Title: Re: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: eddie1310 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
Title: Re: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: Dead Eye 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
Title: Re: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: darrsi 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  :)
Title: Re: Horrible final drive clunking
Post by: Mr Juju 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 :)