Clicking Sounds T100

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  1. Guillermo salinas

    Guillermo salinas Well-Known Member

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    After riding, I noticed my T100 is making ticking sounds and a weird metal Clank sound. I don't know to this out while riding only after riding. I had recently clean the chain and lubed it.. is the metal expanding due to heat? I have never heard this sound before. The forum did not allow me to upload a sound file. I can email you the file directly so you can listen to it, thank you for your feedback.
     
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  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Guillermo, you're not talking about the ticking noise an engine makes during the cool-down after a spirited ride are you?

    If you are, this would be perfectly normal?
     
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  3. joe mc donald

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    Yes I agree. My 2010 bonnie ticks a knocks for ages after a good ride out. Even the can crack and tink for a while. Just the beast cooling down.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  4. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Mine just groans when I get on and makes a ‘phew’ sound when I get off.
     
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  5. joe mc donald

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    Don't know what you mean. You being a lean mean riding machine.
    Regards
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  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #6 thebiglad, Dec 3, 2019
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    That wasn't a hint of sarcasm was it Joe? You know that we "biglads" are a sensitive bunch :sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob::sob:
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    I apologise whole heartedly if I upset some one. No it's just Irish sense oh humour. You chaps are the tops and I respect you all.
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  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Oh alright then, you cuddly little bunny !!!!!!!:heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes::heart_eyes:
     
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  9. curly

    curly Noble Member

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    If it doesn't tick the problem is with the rider, not the bike;)
     
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  10. joe mc donald

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    Glad you accepted as I would hate to hurt anyone. You are my family.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  11. Guillermo salinas

    Guillermo salinas Well-Known Member

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    I get some of the ticking but I get a fairly loud metal clank every 45 seconds or so... I also removed the front sprocket cover and found this bent part. Is this is concern? Is anyone will for me to email directly a wav sound file? I also cleaned and lubed the chain.

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  12. Guillermo salinas

    Guillermo salinas Well-Known Member

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    It is plastic

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  13. alfie

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    It's the retaining lock washer. No concern.
    Alfie
     
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  14. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi GS, that bent piece is called a "lock washer" and is bent over to ensure the retaining nut does not unscrew itself. It needs to be like that.

    Dave
     
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  15. Callumity

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    Guillermo, what is your chain tension like? Can you pull the chain off the rear sprocket to any degree? I am wondering if you have a bit of chain lash on an ageing chain that is striking the underside of the chain guard. The gearbox sprocket appears to be developing flat valleys rather than the symmetrical U shapes it had when new. The same may be happening on the rear but less pronounced.
     
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  16. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Callumity, Guillermo said these noises happen AFTER a ride. Just sayin'...
     
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  17. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    I know what he wrote....... but we may be guilty of taking him too literally! I have never known a stationary machine clank! The cooling tinkling is normal enough but a clank needs something moving!
     
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  18. joe mc donald

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    You want to download a sound bite. Put it on you tube then transfer it to the forum.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
  19. joe mc donald

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    Check that chain there is no tight spots on there. Also check it is not hitting the brake arm there especially if there is a tight spot chain may be jumping on the sprocket.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
  20. Guillermo salinas

    Guillermo salinas Well-Known Member

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    I agree that's what it look like, but I cleaned everything so there is nothing there. again the Clank occurs after I'm done riding and the bike is cooling....
     
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