parttimepilot
FJR and Bird Commander
Just had first decent run since putting the fjr back together fromit winter overhaul.
Did 80ish miles with no problems.
Stopped off to see a mate & when I got on to go home kept my flip front helmet up whilet heading up to the top if the cul-de-sac and turning round. I did a bout 25-30 in 2nd & let the engine do the braking. On the overrun it sounded like the camchain was lashing about. the sound appeared to be on the left hand side but it would seem the cam chain is on the right.
I tried a couple of times in gear and under load (overrun) and it keeps doing it. Sounds normal on centrestand as well as doing the same with the clutch pulled in.
I might just be paranoid having heared this with my lid up
Went onto many FJR forums and they all talk of impending doom of cam chain tensioner failure with exploding engines. Their symptoms always show the expected ticking at tickover, which mine doesnt have.
Anyone have any clue?
BTW. Over winter I did remove the generator cover to have it powder coated. Other than that new oil & filter, removed swing arm to grease pivots & replaced shaft drive oil.......
Did 80ish miles with no problems.
Stopped off to see a mate & when I got on to go home kept my flip front helmet up whilet heading up to the top if the cul-de-sac and turning round. I did a bout 25-30 in 2nd & let the engine do the braking. On the overrun it sounded like the camchain was lashing about. the sound appeared to be on the left hand side but it would seem the cam chain is on the right.
I tried a couple of times in gear and under load (overrun) and it keeps doing it. Sounds normal on centrestand as well as doing the same with the clutch pulled in.
I might just be paranoid having heared this with my lid up
Went onto many FJR forums and they all talk of impending doom of cam chain tensioner failure with exploding engines. Their symptoms always show the expected ticking at tickover, which mine doesnt have.
Anyone have any clue?
BTW. Over winter I did remove the generator cover to have it powder coated. Other than that new oil & filter, removed swing arm to grease pivots & replaced shaft drive oil.......
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