14-05-15, 09:13 AM
The chain was too tight - I wouldn't have noticed, as it tightens up when I sit on it - but my learned friend spotted it when I went round to his place. Got it adjusted, but the sound didn't go away.
It definitely comes from the front half of the bike, hence all our theories covering that end. I've not had a chance to ride it again just yet (give me a break - I'm a blue badge rider) but will hopefully get out tomorrow to do some more testing.
I'm a bit hacked off, as the guy I bought it from advertised it as "well looked after" - but he was talking tosh, of course. I should have guessed, when he kept harping on about how honest he was! :\ Yesterday I checked the TPs and they were down by over half a bar! So sorting that will quicken up the handling, no doubt. :rolleyes
The filler collar on the tank was rusty as an old nail. The left mirror folded in as soon as I got into the wind.
I'm still fine, though, as it only cost me £1700. Just got to sort this noise, for peace of mind, if nothing else.
It definitely comes from the front half of the bike, hence all our theories covering that end. I've not had a chance to ride it again just yet (give me a break - I'm a blue badge rider) but will hopefully get out tomorrow to do some more testing.
I'm a bit hacked off, as the guy I bought it from advertised it as "well looked after" - but he was talking tosh, of course. I should have guessed, when he kept harping on about how honest he was! :\ Yesterday I checked the TPs and they were down by over half a bar! So sorting that will quicken up the handling, no doubt. :rolleyes
The filler collar on the tank was rusty as an old nail. The left mirror folded in as soon as I got into the wind.
I'm still fine, though, as it only cost me £1700. Just got to sort this noise, for peace of mind, if nothing else.