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clunking noise

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:29 pm
by James
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.

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:15 pm
by cargo
A litle more information please

Unless of course this clunk is the side stand as it returns to it's normal position

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:44 pm
by James
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

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:09 am
by cargo
There's a number of bearings and bushes in the rear suspension any one of those could be the cause of a clunking sound.

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:57 am
by masterofinsanity
could be your engine falling out?

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:34 pm
by James
well it wont have far to fall i suppose.

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:38 pm
by masterofinsanity
have you put something under the pillion seat you've forgotten about?

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:10 pm
by rossd
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 :D

Re: clunking noise

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:41 am
by MillaMeter
Swingarm bearings?
Rear Shock?
Shock Bearings?
Wheel Bearings?
A spanner in the sump?

Try checking these.

Reagrds

Rich