Poss cam chain loose - can I reset ?

[uk gs nut]

That gs550 won't have a fuel level sender, could this sound be cam end float tick ?.

[ukjules]

Noises update :

There were two noises at issue here.
Whisping - which yes is an air type noise ! well
done for extracting that from my hapless description by the way.
and
A rattle going over bumps .
This rattle / creaking noise I have found out to
be after taking everything off the bike inc tank,
panels etc to be the front mudguard.
This is so annoying I may have to get a new one as if I remove and shake there is no rattle.
It's one as per picture of bike , chrome aftermarket where I had to drill the holes.
Now it may have done this always since I installed . I can't think how this is happening
other than the holes are putting it in tension
as drilled incorrectly.... very possible.
Trying to think how to remedy this as I can't
bear this sound anymore. Can't seem to find
aftermarket ones anymore too.

Whisping
Now this is air related. Like air escaping from a thin gap. I have to check the valves as this
could be it. Slight hold up here as garage less
and tools in different places..... will sort.

The offending mudguard fix would be a big hit.
screws done up tight , no rattle when take off ,
yes I drilled the holes that.may be slightly out
putting it in tension is only thing I can think of

[rphillips]

Just thinking to myself, possibly make holes slightly larger and install a small rubber grommet to cushion both between the fork leg and "FENDER" and bolt head, or screw head, and "FENDER"..... Sorry, just pok'in at ya, I'm just not yus'ta mudguard yet.

[ukjules]

Mudguard / "Fender" for our USA friends" update:

Out to my lockup to remove - fender ...
and try and swap with my GSX 250 one.

Now this didn't work as the fender is the same but the holes slightly different by a few millimeters. I don't want to file the holes out
due to the issue below.

- There is no doubt that drilling these holes
almost perfectly is the key !!!!. My GS fender
is not perfect and I can see I had to file
the hole bigger to fit. This minute larger hole
and gap allows the mudguard to move no
matter how tight you do It up. Any tighter
and I'd be in stripping forks threads .
This along with a single washer not in correct place on one
bolt meaning I couldn't tighten it fully
is the reason.

So iv left it now with washer correct and it is better but when the bike goes over a bump
the creak will occur. It's better though but
not acceptable.

So for the these chrome fenders drilling the holes to fit the forks is key. I didn't do that
well. Need to get this far far more exact and tidy even though it can't be seen.

So I think that fender is the way it is with
the most annoying noise ... I can't hange that unless someone can think of a way to make the holes smaller ..... or start again .

(I did try spring washers and rubber washers.
They however didn't help and when removed they had been chewed to bits).

Hell this is damned annoying .....
and I so need a replacement but cannot find one ... even a nice red plastic one ....

[Rob S.]

Just thinking to myself, possibly make holes slightly larger and install a small rubber grommet to cushion both between the fork leg and "FENDER" and bolt head, or screw head, and "FENDER"..... Sorry, just pok'in at ya, I'm just not yus'ta mudguard yet.

They're all wacky across the pond. Probably call dinner "lunch."

[rphillips]

You may be right Rob, I'm not sure if they've had "DINNER BELLS" over there... Matter of fact, several folks on this side of the pond have no clue what they are for nor how and when to use them... And never eat supper.

[ukjules]

Just adding American language into Google translate ....... while I ring the bell for tea and scones.

[lizzywhite45]

You can reset the tensioner without touching the valves. Push the piston in, reinstall it, then turn the engine clockwise to take up slack so it sets itself. If the noise stays, check the valves or chain wear.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Very detailed CCT removal/rebuild/reinstall instructions written by Brian Wringer are found on BikeCliff's website.

https://www.bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html

[rphillips]

Like said earlier, no adjustments nor re-setting that "you" can do. All you can do is install it properly, all the adjusting and resetting is done automatically.

[ukjules]

Update : So we can know status of this serious issue .....

Can chain tensioner: (whisping sound search)
I thought it had to be this (the whisping), so I tightened the CCT 2 bolts and did what
was said on here .... i.e. undo nut , screw , 1/4
turn out etc, feel chain ... yes yes yes
That's done. Yes I put in properly first time
and know it's automatic but had to be sure ....
I think we can discount this now. Next I check the valves .
Valves check. I'm pretty good on this and use the cable tie method . My horror is always
trying to save the gasket.
Are you guys new gasket every time OR
using sealant , yambond (can't remember exact word ) I use and hope it allows me to save it

Rattle (not whisping) - unresolved
This is the front mudguard (fender....)
Remove mudguard - no rattle when ride bike
when removed shaking mudguard - no rattle
put back on - rattle.
one thing here one of the bolts was not fully secure. it needed a washer to secure fully
one of the four bolts.
It is now better. But not cured.
someone said to use a fork clamp ?