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They are no more difficult than a single and way easier than a British twin, sound could simply be loose or bad chain and/or sprocket.Go to alladins cave and download the appropriate manual then with a decent 3/8 six sided metric socket set and an impact screwdriver you are good to go.
Nope, it's an engine out in one complete lump job. You can't even get the rocker cover off these engines with it still in the frame If it's the cam chain, once you get the engine out of the frame, it is the top end that needs to be stripped. If it's the primary chains, that's a complete engine strip.
Don't forget, if you are not used to these bikes / engines, what you are hearing could be totally normal. Dies the clunking get quieter above 2k RPM ?
Quote from: Nurse Julie on August 23, 2019, 08:40:26 PMDon't forget, if you are not used to these bikes / engines, what you are hearing could be totally normal. Dies the clunking get quieter above 2k RPM ?It does get quieter as speeds up I will check if it goes above 2k rpm, but it does sound very loud to me anyway! Just I remember when riding a matchless back in the day my mate got a Honda dream which was very quit compared and the gold wing I borrowed for a few months was quiet too
First thing to do, especially if the bike is new to you, is a full service, ok the vac gauges are not cheap but depends on how long you are going to keep the bike.They do clatter and bang at tickover unless all sevice items are spot on and sometimes even after.Cant think of anything particular that would cause your noise, these engines can do phenominal miles if oil and filter changes kept up.
Do you get over to squires cafe at all? I will gladly meet you there and have a listen.....i can definitely tell you if it sounds normal or not...