Clicking noise

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Mark465
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Clicking noise

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Hi all, I’ve got a beautiful’03 Firestorm with 20500 on the clock. When the engine is off and in neutral when I push it forward I get a click; but not when going backwards- any advise greatly appreciated
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Re: Clicking noise

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Greetings

To reduce sound of 'click' fit a loud exhaust can and wear earplugs :-) Seriously, most likely chain on link pipe...

Plus any pics of your new Storm beastie?

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tony.mon
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Re: Clicking noise

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Chain on link pipe is usually evident when wheeling backwards. Check wheel bearings, or an undoing sprocket nut touching the swingarm.
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haynesjones66
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Re: Clicking noise

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ride it backwards
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KevA
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Re: Clicking noise

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Brake pads loose in the Caliper maybe, See if you can move them up and down in the caliper by hand.
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gilson
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ACL? ;)
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8541Hawk
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Re: Clicking noise

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Could be the chain is adjusted too tight. :D
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Re: Clicking noise

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Is it a single click or repetitive.
If single try your headstock is tight enough.
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Re: Clicking noise

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I find that at certain stages in the chain/sprocket life I get a clicking from the front sprocket as the chain passes round it, when wheeling the bike around, but it's not a problem - last chain and sprocket set I had finally needed changing after 33,000 miles and had made this noise sometimes during that life.
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