Stranded in Colombia...
Hi,
My Kawaski KLR 650 begand knocking on hard acceleration and riding up mountain roads. The vibration and noise began to get worse everyday. I found a good mechainc who said hen thought it sounded like the piston rod. He totally disassembled the engine, and everything seemed to be ok. However the spring for the balancer chain tensioner (doohickey) was broken and there was evidence of wear at the chain guide.
Could this alone be the cause of the knocking and vibration? The piston rod and bearings seem to be fine, although my mechanic isn't convinced that the problem lies with the chain tensioner.
Any advice or help, someone knowlagable to contact would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot!
Jeff
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