17-02-20, 12:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 17-02-20, 12:14 PM by fazersharp.)
(17-02-20, 10:28 AM)Gnasher link Wrote: Find the joining link, move it to the centre of the free travel below the swingarm, the link should move freely either end and return back straight. If it remains kinked even slightly it's too tight and must be replaced. To check the rear sprocket alignment, measure from the centre of the rear axle to the end of the swingarm, where the aluminium joins the cast rear adjuster. It should be within 1mm, better spot on.I recently changed my chain and sprockets, the sprockets and alignment were fine but the chain did hsve some tight spots and one in particular was tighter than the rest and it was that one that was causing the knocking sound which I could even feel through the left peg. Once I have changed everything it was silky smooth again. Do as gnasher says and check that link.
It sounds very much that the rivet link has been overtightened.Could a dealer get it so wrong and then also not realise the issue on hearing it. If they have over tightened the link then its also likely that the sprockets are out of alignment too.If there was no damage to the engine in the accident how could the engine internals be damaged.
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