
squeaking when accelerating
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
I use a syringe without the needle to pack the bearings, works a treat, as for getting the axel in & out its good now just messy 

Re: squeaking when accelerating
Yeah they do if they are really dry and starting to rust a bit under the rollers.adge82 wrote:...If you havent lubed the chain then do that, but they dont really squeak either...
My money's on it being the chain, give it a good going over to make sure it's not stuffed and is adequately lubed.
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
Mick C wrote:Yeah they do if they are really dry and starting to rust a bit under the rollers.adge82 wrote:...If you havent lubed the chain then do that, but they dont really squeak either...
My money's on it being the chain, give it a good going over to make sure it's not stuffed and is adequately lubed.
Yeah your right, if you let it get that bad it could squeak.
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
I have had the bike up on the stand turned it on and at 7000rpm i hear the very fast rattling coming from the front... ive told my brother to take the bike for a ride... rev it passed 7000 and he heard this too... as i said ive stripped the bike down and its not my front wheels or brakes... so what could it be?
Is it constant or does it go "squeak" "squeak" "squeak"?................ Constant passed 7000rpm now
If its the latter, does it get faster with speed or engine revolutions?...... It gets faster with more speed and RPM....
Does it get louder and quieter? LOUDER!!
Think of this.... youve got your headers and you forget to tighen one up.... the piece of metal holding your header in rattling around... its that noise im getting... ive checked if this maybe the problem... the header adjusters are welded onto the pipe... im lost as to what it can be at this point
Is it constant or does it go "squeak" "squeak" "squeak"?................ Constant passed 7000rpm now
If its the latter, does it get faster with speed or engine revolutions?...... It gets faster with more speed and RPM....
Does it get louder and quieter? LOUDER!!
Think of this.... youve got your headers and you forget to tighen one up.... the piece of metal holding your header in rattling around... its that noise im getting... ive checked if this maybe the problem... the header adjusters are welded onto the pipe... im lost as to what it can be at this point

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Re: squeaking when accelerating
Cam chain, might be a touch loose and in need of adjustment. Valves maybe.
Remember too that in a car you have a firewall and bonnet to shield you from the noise of the engine, on a bike your in the same space it occupies.
You should definitely get any noise you think is not quite right checked, but engines are noisy things.
I do however think that if the noise your hearing is a high pitched rattle that increases with RPM, its likely that your cam chain needs attention.
Remember too that in a car you have a firewall and bonnet to shield you from the noise of the engine, on a bike your in the same space it occupies.
You should definitely get any noise you think is not quite right checked, but engines are noisy things.
I do however think that if the noise your hearing is a high pitched rattle that increases with RPM, its likely that your cam chain needs attention.
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
great... sounds like my GT550 all over again!!adge82 wrote:Cam chain, might be a touch loose and in need of adjustment. Valves maybe.
Remember too that in a car you have a firewall and bonnet to shield you from the noise of the engine, on a bike your in the same space it occupies.
You should definitely get any noise you think is not quite right checked, but engines are noisy things.
I do however think that if the noise your hearing is a high pitched rattle that increases with RPM, its likely that your cam chain needs attention.
But thanks for the advise on what it could be Adge! i got my Major service coming soon.... $550 bucks im scared!


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Re: squeaking when accelerating
It's the SPEEDO cable!
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OH NOEZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!seiko1 wrote:It's the SPEEDO cable!
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
I'm betting its your chain. Not the cam chain but the engine to sporocket chain. Lube the shit out of it and let us know. If you did'nt spend so much time on this forum you would have had it fixed by now.
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
He hasn't posted since last Friday!
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
Have a look at brake pads, they can rub intermitantly or constantly when they get a little raised on the edges, two ways to fix that
1. jam the brakes on hard a few times.
or
2. remove them, sand off the raised edges. (best option)
Another thought could be the cush drive might squeak a little?
1. jam the brakes on hard a few times.
or
2. remove them, sand off the raised edges. (best option)
Another thought could be the cush drive might squeak a little?
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Re: squeaking when accelerating
ok so i went over it again this time with some INOX "no chukka" chain lube. and bye bye mr squeaky!! It actually says on the side of the can "STICKS LIKE SHIT!!" and it does.
haha
Also did the brake disc wipe down and checked the pads as recommended. Front ones have about 70% and i had the rear ones replaced not 2 months ago.
Thanks for your help guys.

haha
Also did the brake disc wipe down and checked the pads as recommended. Front ones have about 70% and i had the rear ones replaced not 2 months ago.
Thanks for your help guys.


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Re: squeaking when accelerating
http://www.inox-mx3.com/inox.htm

NOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube is a superior grade, high speed, extreme pressure chain lube formulated with special tackifiers, coagulants, anti-corrosion and water proofing compounds to make it stay on the chain, hence the name 'No Chukka Chain Lube'.
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube contains the extreme pressure friction modifier PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) which gives increased lubrication, reducing wear and also helps in reducing operating temperatures.
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube is highly resistant to salt, chemicals, water wash out and drying.
Because of its' heavy duty, highly tackified mass and extreme pressure lubricating ability, INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain lube can be used in other lubrication applications, such as small ball and pin bearings, bearing slides, metal bushes, winch cables, etc.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is recommended to clean the chain first by spraying it with INOX-mx11 Chain & Brake Clean. This will clean the chain and leave it dry in a few minutes with no residue. Next spray INOX-9 No Chukka Chain Lube directly onto the chain. NB. Using the extension tube attached to the spray button will give the best results for accuracy and concentration and reduces the problems with over spray. Allow a few minutes (3 to 10 mins depending on the ambient temperature) for chain lube to penetrate the chain linkages and for the solvent carrier and propellant gas to evaporate.
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube
will not harm motorcycle chain 'O' rings
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube
is available in 150 and 300 gram aerosol cans.

NOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube is a superior grade, high speed, extreme pressure chain lube formulated with special tackifiers, coagulants, anti-corrosion and water proofing compounds to make it stay on the chain, hence the name 'No Chukka Chain Lube'.
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube contains the extreme pressure friction modifier PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) which gives increased lubrication, reducing wear and also helps in reducing operating temperatures.
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube is highly resistant to salt, chemicals, water wash out and drying.
Because of its' heavy duty, highly tackified mass and extreme pressure lubricating ability, INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain lube can be used in other lubrication applications, such as small ball and pin bearings, bearing slides, metal bushes, winch cables, etc.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is recommended to clean the chain first by spraying it with INOX-mx11 Chain & Brake Clean. This will clean the chain and leave it dry in a few minutes with no residue. Next spray INOX-9 No Chukka Chain Lube directly onto the chain. NB. Using the extension tube attached to the spray button will give the best results for accuracy and concentration and reduces the problems with over spray. Allow a few minutes (3 to 10 mins depending on the ambient temperature) for chain lube to penetrate the chain linkages and for the solvent carrier and propellant gas to evaporate.
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube
will not harm motorcycle chain 'O' rings
INOX-mx9 No Chukka Chain Lube
is available in 150 and 300 gram aerosol cans.