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**O-turn** · 05-26-2009, 07:43 AM

Is this normal? Mine is noticeable, but not overly loud, This is my first bike so I dont know whats what yet...

05-26-2009, 08:41 AM

if it sounds like it's whapping around, then the chain is too loose. it also means you are prob in a higher gear than you should be. i'd check the slack (in the manual, and on here in a bunch of places) and keep the revs up.

05-26-2009, 08:42 AM

are you sure its the chain and not the valve chatter.. yamaha's seem to have this chatter.. not a problem, just a little anoying.. good luck.. oh and if it is the chain, have you lubed it up?? mnight help...

05-26-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by blitzcraig

if it sounds like it's whapping around, then the chain is too loose. it also means you are prob in a higher gear than you should be. i'd check the slack (in the manual, and on here in a bunch of places) and keep the revs up.

how does "the chain is loose" and "in a higher gear than you should be" fit together.. its all static, the chain doesnt get any longer or shorter from changing gears...

**O-turn** · 05-26-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LERecords

are you sure its the chain and not the valve chatter.. yamaha's seem to have this chatter.. not a problem, just a little anoying.. good luck.. oh and if it is the chain, have you lubed it up?? mnight help...

I have 500 miles on the bike, Im going to lube it up and change the oil at 600 miles, hopefully that takes care of it

MNDZA · 05-26-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LERecords

how does "the chain is loose" and "in a higher gear than you should be" fit together.. its all static, the chain doesnt get any longer or shorter from changing gears...

Yeah I'm curious about that too...any truth to it?

05-26-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by O-turn

I have 500 miles on the bike, Im going to lube it up and change the oil at 600 miles, hopefully that takes care of it

you can lube the chain whenever.. actually they recommend every 500 miles or after every wash/driving in the rain... i would just throw some lube on it and see if it helps.. if not, its probably the valves.. just take it to a dealer and see what they say.. wont cost anythign to just have the guy/girl take a look at it... good luck

**O-turn** · 05-26-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LERecords

you can lube the chain whenever.. actually they recommend every 500 miles or after every wash/driving in the rain... i would just throw some lube on it and see if it helps.. if not, its probably the valves.. just take it to a dealer and see what they say.. wont cost anythign to just have the guy/girl take a look at it... good luck

What lube would you reccomend?

05-26-2009, 01:09 PM

any that is made for motorcycles... i use this stuff from cycle gear called chain wax.. dunno who the manufacture is, but it seems to work good... anythign from a cycle shop.. oh and dont use wd-40 or it'll help kill the chain early.. good luck man

**O-turn** · 05-26-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LERecords

any that is made for motorcycles... i use this stuff from cycle gear called chain wax.. dunno who the manufacture is, but it seems to work good... anythign from a cycle shop.. oh and dont use wd-40 or it'll help kill the chain early.. good luck man

Thanks alot!

05-26-2009, 07:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
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05-26-2009, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
blitzcraig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain Clatter? if it sounds like it's whapping around, then the chain is too loose. it also means you are prob in a higher gear than you should be. i'd check the slack (in the manual, and on here in a bunch of places) and keep the revs up.

05-26-2009, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
LERecords Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain Clatter? are you sure its the chain and not the valve chatter.. yamaha's seem to have this chatter.. not a problem, just a little anoying.. good luck.. oh and if it is the chain, have you lubed it up?? mnight help...

05-26-2009, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
LERecords Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain Clatter? any that is made for motorcycles... i use this stuff from cycle gear called chain wax.. dunno who the manufacture is, but it seems to work good... anythign from a cycle shop.. oh and dont use wd-40 or it'll help kill the chain early.. good luck man

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