mikey_boy Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Hey guys and merry christmas! So I've just been dusting my 2003 TXT 280 Edition off ready for a new years day ride and it seems to have developed a rattle when I started it up. This may have been there before but I have only just noticed it. It seems to be coming from the front of the bike and almost sounds like its in the engine which is worrying me a little. A friend of mine described the noise as "chain rattle" to give you an idea of what it sounds like. I am by no means a mechanic but grasp the basics so I will most likely take it into the local shop in the new year when normal opening hours are resumed, but I just wanted a bit of a heads up as too what it might be as its really playing on mind. Before any one asks everything in the area seems tight etc, I had the fuel tank off so I could get a good look in there and couldn't spot anything at all that might be loose. So any one any ideas or is this guna hurt me in the wallet department Edit: I did a bit of a search on here and a lot of people say its normal for the clutch to rattle, however, this does not stop when you pull the clutch? Cheers Mike Edited December 31, 2008 by mikey_boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 you absolutely sure the engine mount bolts/frame are tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanpat Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Check your foot pegs aren't loose one of mine was,sounded terminal for the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manx2day Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Do you have a floating disc on the front? Thay can rattle sometimes. Start the bike up and hold the disc see if that stops it. Other than that any obvious parts that can rattle on tickover, just grab them and see if the rattling stops. ie. pegs, levers, kickstart, stand etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 The clutch rattle applies to the Pro Engine not the TXT edition engine. Did you put any oil down the bore before storing the bike, how long is it since last used ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 So I've just been dusting my 2003 TXT 280 Edition off ready for a new years day ride and it seems to have developed a rattle when I started it up. This may have been there before but I have only just noticed it. It seems to be coming from the front of the bike and almost sounds like its in the engine which is worrying me a little. Hi Mike. Anytime a bike is "dusted off" for a ride, it's a good idea to do some basic maintenance first and this will avoid a lot of problems. I would imagine that a lot of bikes are "put away wet", so they are usually in need of some attention when stored. Minimally, I would: drain the fuel completely, flush the tank and mix a fresh batch clean the carb completely, especially the floatbowl and jets and the fuel filters (petcock screens also) walk around the bike and tighten (and inspect) all the various nuts, bolts etc. which will allow an overall close inspection and spend a few minutes spraying a little lube on all the normal pivot points (levers, kickstart, chain tensioner etc.) change the trans oil to eliminate water/condensation contamination clean and inspect the airbox and clean the air filter put in a fresh plug so if it runs poorly, you've eliminated that as a problem and will be able to get an idea of any jetting problems as you've got a good baseline for a plug reading This way, you will probably have eliminated problems before they start and can have a guilt-free ride. An hour's worth of time at the start will often save multiple hours later in diagnosis and repair. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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