1996 Sprint 900

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  1. NorwegianSprint900

    NorwegianSprint900 New Member

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    #1 NorwegianSprint900, Jul 15, 2017
    Need some help here, reacently I'v got a ratteling noice on the right hand side of my engine. Do not like it, enyone knowns what this might be? Sounds like it comes from the clutch housing.
    Cam chain and tensioner is brand new.
     
  2. NorwegianSprint900

    NorwegianSprint900 New Member

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    #2 NorwegianSprint900, Jul 15, 2017
    Not realy, I have upgraded to the new alternator shaft. The noice fades a bit with more rpm's. I am woundering if this could be that the clutchbasket bearing is worn.
     
  3. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.

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    #3 sprintdave, Jul 16, 2017
    mmmm I was gonna say the alternator upgrade. These engines are a little agricultural at tickover. if your carbs are evened out and the engine is smooth revving maybe you have nout to worry about
     
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  4. t552

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    #4 t552, Jul 18, 2017
    Chances are its not just one problem but many on these bikes and at that age.
     
  5. NorwegianSprint900

    NorwegianSprint900 New Member

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    #5 NorwegianSprint900, Jul 18, 2017
    Like what?
     
  6. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    #6 t552, Jul 18, 2017
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    Bolts shear on end of alternator- easy fix.
    bolts shear on end of starter idle gear splined shaft. This needs an engine strip. these were replaced by a through bolt and nut but needs a new shaft. Also it may need a new shim behind the clutch basket.
     
  7. NorwegianSprint900

    NorwegianSprint900 New Member

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    #7 NorwegianSprint900, Jul 18, 2017
    I have done the alternator fix, and as far that I can see there is in some point of time been put at trough bolt to the starter. I did remove the clutch cover yesterday an I have a bit of a slack in the clutch basket needle bearing. So I have ordered a new needle bearing and bushing. Hopefully this will take care of it. The fingers on the clutch basket are even an withouth any damage.
     
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  8. Havit

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    #8 Havit, Jul 18, 2017
    My bike is like a tractor at tickover, never had any problems though, reminds me of my old GPZ750 It had same rattle . Noisy exhausts sorts the problem :p
     
  9. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    #9 t552, Jul 18, 2017
    The GPZ's were noisy because of the chain primary drive. Made worse when the carbs were out. My GT550 is very similar.
     
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  10. NorwegianSprint900

    NorwegianSprint900 New Member

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    #10 NorwegianSprint900, Jul 18, 2017
    I fear of making a fool of my self, I am not english and there is a term used here that I am not sure what is. I have a fair idea but would someone be kind enough to put my mind at ease and explain the term "tickover"
     
  11. dilligaf

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    #11 dilligaf, Jul 18, 2017
    Tickover....engine warmed up and running at...idle speed...throttle closed
     
  12. NorwegianSprint900

    NorwegianSprint900 New Member

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    #12 NorwegianSprint900, Jul 18, 2017
    Thanks I thought it was someting like that, but it's good to be sure.
     
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