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  • PAULJAC47
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Whining chain

    Hi all just fitted new chain and sprockets to my Gs thou real noticable whine now,was real quite before with worn out chain,all is lined up correct,tension correct and lubed,change back to original front rubber mounted sprocket and nosie got a bit less,any suggestions gladly received!
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    • Guest
      #2
      The rubber mounted sprocket is just a damper, sounds like something is not aligned right? Or you got the chain too tight. Go over your installation and make sure all is aligned and such. By the way, what size sprockets and chain are you using? Or like Grand Rouge said, maybe the primary gear whine you never heard before? I know a wore out chain well make all kinds of weird noises.
      Last edited by Guest; 06-08-2014, 05:29 PM.

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        • PAULJAC47
          #3
          Thanks for replys Guys have checked over installation,chain slack is 20mm have checked sprockets line up with steel straight edge,chain is well lubed,only get whine when under load goes away when clutch pulled in,was talking to a friend who has fitted the same make(DID) to his Gt 750 and is getting the same whining noise as me...???

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            • tatu
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              • Jun 2010
              • 3175
              • UK
              #4
              Originally posted by PAULJAC47
              Thanks for replys Guys have checked over installation,chain slack is 20mm have checked sprockets line up with steel straight edge,chain is well lubed,only get whine when under load goes away when clutch pulled in,was talking to a friend who has fitted the same make(DID) to his Gt 750 and is getting the same whining noise as me...???
              Is that 20mm with all up riding weight on board? The slack should be adjusted with the bike standing on its wheels with rider.
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                • PAULJAC47
                  #5
                  Yes with rider aboard wheels on ground...

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                    • earlfor
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                      #6
                      Originally posted by PAULJAC47
                      Yes with rider aboard wheels on ground...
                      It's still too tight. I run 50-75mm of slack in the lower chain run. Always have for many many years. If I tightened mine to 50 mm, it would be noisy and whining too.
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                        • PAULJAC47
                          #7
                          Fitted Gen new Suzuki front sprocket,noise now gone Thanks to all who tried to help..Cheers Paul J

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