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Bearing Whine
#1
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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#2
Check chain tension carefully. Sounds like its too tight.
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#3
If anything chain is too loose!!
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#4
Perhaps it that then!!! Lol
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#5
Chain should have 2inches of play while on the centre stand
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#6
It has 2 inches plus a very little bit so not tight
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#7
I have a whining bear, probably because he's white and I make him eat kebabs not fish. Weird ?  :lol
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#8
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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#9
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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