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Noise from rear shock
Hi, my XT600e has started making a bit of a grinding noise when Im 2-up and riding over speed bumps.
What exactly causes this grinding noise ? - ie: what is touching ?
Can one adjust a setting on the rear shock or is this why people upgrade the spring ?
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Sounds like the tire is rubbing on something.
You can ad preload on the spring, by tightenning the nut on the spring, so the springs is more compressed, making it firmer. It will help for sure.
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I think you're just using your chain too tight...
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Thanks guys...
Is it normal for a chain to make such noises if too tight ?
There is approx 5cm play in the chain but that is while on the center stand. What would be the natural sequence for adjustment......the chain (then ride some bumps to see if cured) then the shock ?
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well.. the chain should have a little freeplay WITH you on the bike...
that sidestand hocuspukeus is clearly not working for ya...
Riding 2up and riding alone you should have slightly different freeplays and unless you can find a goodpoint between them..
Or just stop hitting speedbumps while riding fast!
Rule of thumb...Treat the bike with care and she'll care for you or one day she'll stop caring an you'll be the one needing care!
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you probably need more chainslack, but i doubt thats the thing making the sound.
Sit on the rear of the seat, or lean over the bike from behind (heh) putting all you're weight in it, there should still be 1 inch freeplay.
The chain is at its tightest position when the swingarms is perfectly horizontal, and thats where you should make sure to have some freeplay.
Its very easy to make the chain too tight on theese kind of bikes.
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