Loud Trainie! Need advice.

[BuellDaytona]

Noticed in the last couple of days that when I let off the throttle that the trainie makes a louder whin that it did. Runs thru the gears fine with no unusual noises. What do you think? THANKS Rick.[confused]

 

[kab]

Ummmmmm spellcheck anyone?

 

[Miami78]

Have you checked your primary chain tension?

 

[BuellDaytona]

Thanks, will check in the morning. Did notice some slack. This is a start. Rick

 

[Kruizen]

stay simple, check your oil level. I find when my oil gets old or low the trans gets some weird noise.

 

[victormonopoly]

...when I let off the throttle that the trainie makes a louder whin that it did.

Teaching impatient people.

 

[BuellDaytona]

We'll in turns out to be the idle sproket bearing. Sprockets are Vortex. Will pull bearing and hope to see a number . Anyone know the best place to buy a replacement? Thanks, Happy Eeaster, Rick

 

[BRatigan]

Just curious. How many miles on the motor. How long ago was last oil change, what kind of oil, etc. Might be helpful info for others based on mileage, use.

BR

 

[BuellDaytona]

Hello BR,
Not sure. Meter says 49. But that's wrong. I know from the AMA records it ran 155 miles 2009 season. It had 18 miles on the meter when I bought it. Haven't changed the oil. It is clean, synthetic and green in color. Ordered filter for oil change and planned on using Amsol. Rick

 

[BRatigan]

yes Amsoil is great in both the crank and gearbox. I was just wondering if the oil condition or length of service had anything to do with the increased noise due to bearing failure. looks like you have it well in hand. Safe driving out there.

BR

 

[BuellDaytona]

Not sure. Hope to have an idea when I take the bearing out. Will let you what I find. Thanks