Drivetrain noise

[Rustyspurr]

Thanks for the info.  I'll look around.

[Troll]

What I mean by a normal chain is one that does not have o rings, x rings, etc.  They are easy to find, and normally cost A LOT less. They do require maintenance, but so does the o rings chain. Most people think that an o ring chain doesn't need to be lubed, but the sprocket to chain roller contact area still needs lubing.

[Rustyspurr]

I bought my W-650 with the original chain and sprockets on it, and 9400 miles. The chain lasted until around 13,000, and made so much noise/vibration I couldn't stand it anymore. It had the original "O" ring chain with a riveted link. There is no real way to get lube in the chain, so now it has a normal chain, with a clip link. The bike now has 21,000 miles on it, and the chain only needs adjustment about every 1,000 miles or so, and I lube it every 500...Very happy with the results. The chain wear is minimal, and the noise is all gone.

Hi Troll,
I have that noise too.  I think my chain and sprockets are worn.  What do you mean by a normal chain and where would I get one?   Thanks in advance.  Great forum.

[Troll]

I bought my W-650 with the original chain and sprockets on it, and 9400 miles. The chain lasted until around 13,000, and made so much noise/vibration I couldn't stand it anymore. It had the original "O" ring chain with a riveted link. There is no real way to get lube in the chain, so now it has a normal chain, with a clip link. The bike now has 21,000 miles on it, and the chain only needs adjustment about every 1,000 miles or so, and I lube it every 500...Very happy with the results. The chain wear is minimal, and the noise is all gone.

[CDNRatMan]

  Hey Chris
I just got my drifter and it had 24188kms on it and with the original sprockets and chain, I took it for a drive yesterday and I am not sure of the noise you are hearing, and my chain is at the last legs, just waiting for the stuff to arrive sogood luck hope you can find the problem

[49Reo]

Imho, you should change your sprockets when you replace the chain; less chance of premature wear. Wouldn't hurt to check your wheel bearings while you're at it. The noise might just be chain noise due to a worn chain; possibly misalignment, been a lot of  years since I have run chain final on a bike. Good luck with it and post when you find the problem; all info is useful.

Regards and such,
49Reo

[chrisinkamloops]

I got my Drifter in March and have put about 4000 miles on it.  I've tightened the chain three times, but now it seems to be making a "chuffing" noise when I accelerate, especially up hills.  It stops when I get to speed on the level.  I measured the chain as the manual directs and it's right at the 323 mm mark, so I'm going to replace the chain.  My question is, is this noise chain related or something else, like a bearing?  Thanks
Chris
Kamloops, BC Canada
PS  Put my Drifter in the local car show last weekend and got lots of pictures and comments--nothing else like it in my town.