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old son

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Bearing Whine
« on: 05 June 2015, 07:02:52 am »
I have what I believe is bearing whine from the engine. Only noticeable when the throttle is open. Close the throttle and it seems to disappear. It is probably whining when I accelerate but I don't hear it due to wind and exhaust noise. Aside of a major engine strip, is there anything I can do to quieten it down? Will the bike remain reliable?  The bike is showing 84k miles but still rides and pulls well.
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #1 on: 05 June 2015, 05:35:59 pm »
Check chain tension carefully. Sounds like its too tight.
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #2 on: 05 June 2015, 07:25:18 pm »
If anything chain is too loose!!
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #3 on: 05 June 2015, 07:33:51 pm »
Perhaps it that then!!! Lol
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #4 on: 05 June 2015, 08:38:16 pm »
Chain should have 2inches of play while on the centre stand
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #5 on: 05 June 2015, 10:30:15 pm »
It has 2 inches plus a very little bit so not tight
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #6 on: 16 June 2015, 06:06:27 pm »
I have a whining bear, probably because he's white and I make him eat kebabs not fish. Weird ?  :lol
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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #7 on: 16 June 2015, 07:27:53 pm »
Hi Old Son, I have the same issue - I think!. The bike has been laid up for 5years, chain is rusted, and a few seals have busted. Its in for new chain and sprockets this thursday.

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Re: Bearing Whine
« Reply #8 on: 17 June 2015, 06:57:46 am »
A new chain and sprockets has not helped mine. The whine is still there.  We are going to do an engine strip and change the bearings.
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