- JG300-AscoutWhile we're moving into DADT territory here, I'm sure we're all relieved to hear of the happy ending and that's all that counts anyway.
- JG300-StoopyIT'S ALIVE!!!! out to the middle of some sand flats north of Barstow/Lenwood for some hooliganism in the dirt .
Betcha that third beer after she fired tasted great...you did christen it properly to appease the Gods, did you not?
- JG300-fr8ycatMight just be me but I think I'm hearing a knock or a rattling sound coming from the lower case.
- JG300-Ascout
Is that a gold (aka "Lime Frost" to FoMoCo) '67/'68 XR-7 Cougar I see in background? Why have we not discussed this?! Runner?...how equipped?
- JG300-StoopyThese noises are usually loudest right after the owner has done any engine or carb work and their nervous system is on High Alert for signs of impending doom stemming from their efforts.
- JG300-StoopyWow, that's one heck of a first day! Sounds like you did a little bit of everything
Just out of curiousity how much slack do you have in the chain and is the alignment from the rear to front sprocket absolutely straight? I know you just put the new chain on but that'd be the first place I'd go looking. Misalignment can cause binding at the front sprocket which may make a knocking-like noise while moving. Spot-on straight alignment between rear sprocket, chain and countershaft sprocket with between 1/2" to 3/4" slack measured at the middle of the chain with the bike on the kickstand is a good rule of thumb for most bikes.
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