Hello
can anyone advise on what could be causing a clunking noise when i take my bike off the side stand. i wodered if it was the head bearings but they seam to fine.
clunking noise
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Re: clunking noise
A litle more information please
Unless of course this clunk is the side stand as it returns to it's normal position
Unless of course this clunk is the side stand as it returns to it's normal position
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Re: clunking noise
na man the side stand is up it sounds like a bearing loose but as i say the headstock seams to be fine. oh maybe its the swing arm bearings OOOPS
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Re: clunking noise
There's a number of bearings and bushes in the rear suspension any one of those could be the cause of a clunking sound.
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Re: clunking noise
could be your engine falling out?
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Re: clunking noise
well it wont have far to fall i suppose.
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have you put something under the pillion seat you've forgotten about?
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Re: clunking noise
I think i know what you mean mate, do you mean when you pull the bike upright? mine makes a few noises when doing that
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Re: clunking noise
Swingarm bearings?
Rear Shock?
Shock Bearings?
Wheel Bearings?
A spanner in the sump?
Try checking these.
Reagrds
Rich
Rear Shock?
Shock Bearings?
Wheel Bearings?
A spanner in the sump?
Try checking these.
Reagrds
Rich