Suzuki gaze 600 srad 1998

charlie123ree... · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Karma :

Hi everybody, I have a 1998 sad and all was fine until a ride out last night, I went to change to 6th gear and there was a clonking and grinding noise and no drive in 6th gear,from then on there was rattling in every gear like the chain was loose, I pulled over and noticed my chain was rather loose, I have since tightened the chain and the rattling is still there, sounds around front sprocket area, I have very little mechanical knowledge but any ideas or advice would be much appreciated, thanks

Blue_SV650S · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2008 Karma :

the front sprocket is probably worn out.

Take the front cover off and have a look (if unsure, post pic).
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charlie123ree... · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Karma :

If it's worn would it rattle ?

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Digit · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Karma :

Do you have the noise in neutral, if so it must be the box or primary drive IMO.

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charlie123ree... · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Karma :

Yes I do have the noise on neutral Roy cheers

mad4it028 · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Karma :

oh that dosnt sound good if its the gearbox ide be looking for a new 2nd hand engine or a rebuild or next bike
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Digit · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Karma :

A sudden noise, I suggest it's probably a broken bearing.

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

If the noise is in neutral it could still be the C&S just because the bike is not in gear doesn't mean the c&S won't be turning if it is rolling along, does it make the noise when the bike is stationary or only when it is moving?

If it makes it when stationary my bet is cam chain tensioner, I believe they are a week spot on these bikes. Should be fairly cheap and easy to fix.

If it happens when moving I'd say C&S it could be bearing but then crunch rather than rattle.
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Digit · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Karma :

Agreed, but when I mentioned neutral I automatically assumed that the bike would be stationary, if not, all bets are off.
A camchain tensioner problem wouldn't cause a gear loss though.

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Dex · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Karma :

I'd.check the front sprockets nut hasn't come loose

WalneyFrankie · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Karma :

im with the above check the front sprocket, could be its hooked and missing teeth.. even in neutral my rear wheel moves when the engine is running (albeit slightly)...

and might be worth removing cam chain tensioner and replacing the spring, then tend to shorten over time due to pressure, and only a few quid from a dealer... i'm doing mine...