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Tejou,
Not sure if you've checked, but could be the nut being loose on the balance shaft allowing the gear to move back and forward on the key, making a loud banging noise, as I learned not so long ago. Caused by lugging the bike at low revs and the big single cylinder acting like an impact driver undoing the nut I seem to think. Doesnt mean you have to replace the balance shaft or take the engine apart completely, but best to replace the key on the shaft though and torque it up good.
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Yes that is exactly the thing going on here will get it done tomorrow
Thanks for the notice!
but we learn from our own mistakes hahaha i suppose it is time to put back the engine and ride away
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Glad my mistakes helped somewhat. Would be a good idea to have a look at the keyway on the shaft and key as they can get chewed up if run like this for a while. Don't ask how I know...
the key is pretty cheap to replace, so if the bike is high mileage , might be a good idea to replace it.
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Hahaha i guess i wont have to think to much to get it how you know that..
I took a look at it and it is in a pretty good condition but i dont lnow maybe it will be good to replace
Can you tell me where have you bought yours? Id like to find a trustable resource because i dont want to end up buying sth that will break in few miles..
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I got the genuine Yamaha part from A.J.Sutton.co.uk, £2.50 or something, think most genuine parts places will be similar. For that price, dont see why you would bother finding anything cheaper.
If it looks ok, with no marks or signs of fatigue, maybe it will be ok, I'm no expert. But Mine was not ok and they were pretty cheap.
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