clunky downshift

[eifion]

Hi,

My Yam sr125's started making an odd clunky clicky noise about a second after I downshift. I'm sure it didn't used to do it. Shifting is still smooth and easy, doesn't lurch, or require a massive stamp on the lever, just tap it down, then in a second it goes "clunk-click" then it's fine.

Anything I should worry about?
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SR125 -> 6 year gap -> SV650 -> Deauville -> NC750X -> Vstrom 650

[thegubner]

does it do that...........clunk click ..........every trip?

[puremagic72]

[thegubner]

sorry bad joke, couldnt resist

[Finglonga]

Sure your chain is tensioned correct?
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Andy Sez....
F.Y.Y.F.F.

[5NSR]

i had the same problem going into first with my nsr125 everytime i rode it, just tightened the chain and it sorted it out, try it

[eifion]

Well over the weekend gave my bike some TLC, changed the oil, cleaned the filters, took the chain off, cleaned, degreased it, put it back (eventually - very tricky - fasteners for the chainguard are siezed tight and rounded off and will not budge) and lubed it, and upped the tension a bit.

So set off for work this morning. What a difference. Felt like a different bike. Clutch is smoother, acceleration brisker, whole bike just feels tighter and more solid underneath me.

So have come to a conclusion. Bikes are not like cars where you only have to open the bonet every 10,000 miles. They need some attention and looking after. But they do appreciate it.
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SR125 -> 6 year gap -> SV650 -> Deauville -> NC750X -> Vstrom 650