'98 Bird Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 The last 2 drivechains I've had on my bike have made a whine sound. Sounding, a little, like a an old siren getting ready to wind up. The first of the 2 chains came off, one time, damaging a bunch of parts that I replaced. I think, this whine sound started after this had happened. Could I have damaged some kind of noise dampening part that I haven't found? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxx Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Are you sure the rear wheel is aligned and the rear wheel side spacers are on the correct sides, I have never tried to switch sides with the spacers but they are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'98 Bird Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 I'll check the alignment out tomorrow. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pai Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 update us. i got a slight whining sound after i tighten my chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I recently replaced my OEM RK chain with an OEM DID and OEM sprockets. I never noticed the RK making any noise, but I do hear the DID whining a bit. I believe it's installed correctly and in alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'98 Bird Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 The spacers are in the right place and alignment looks all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 How are you adjusting your chain, and to what spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I adjust mine to have about 30mm (1-1/4") freeplay. I adjust on the center stand. I've checked it on the sidestand and can't tell any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I adjust mine to have about 30mm (1-1/4") freeplay. Â I adjust on the center stand. Â I've checked it on the sidestand and can't tell any difference. Did you add a spacer to the rear shock or is it stock height? The spacer mod will change the amount of freeplay. So if you have 1 1/4" freeplay on the centerstand, it will be a lot less when the suspension has the motorcycle and rider weight on it, possibly causing additional driveline noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I have an extended shock. Same effect as the 1/4" spacer. I also went back with OEM sprockets. I had the same setup with the old chain and didn't notice the whine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'98 Bird Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 <<You said your chain was changed......was the sprocket in front changed as well? The aftermarket front sprockets have more gear whine to them....>> Well, I put a aftermarket counter sprocket on it and this made a different noise. Then I put the OEM c.sprocket back on and this particular noise was dampened considerably. I looked at the rear sprocket by spinning the rear wheel with bike on the centerstand and it looks as though the sprocket is bent. I'm going to put new on and see what happens. Anybody ever have a chain come off and damage the counter sprocket shaft or the bearing to the shaft? I hope this isn't my case. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Wow, it's funny. I just put on my new DID ZVM chain last night, OEM front sprocket. Aftermarket rear. And my drive line has a slight "whine" to it now. Not that it matters, I just thought it was funny that it happened during the course of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'98 Bird Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 The next thing after the rear sprocket, I was going to put on DID ZVM chain. I bought one and will sell it for $60.00. I paid $125.00 from Chaparral. Maybe, there are others who haven't had a whine using the ZVM chain. Or, have had a whine but weren't bothered by it. Where's the best place to buy an OEM chain? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'98 Bird Posted September 5, 2004 Author Share Posted September 5, 2004 If the chain the same as an oem I'll keep it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Technically, it's not exactly the same as the DID OEM. It's probably a little better. The OEM DID is a ZVS and the pins are slightly smaller than the ZVM. I'd keep it and use it if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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