Confused with a noise (rattle) (XT600e-2003)
Hi.
Although I'm reading this site since Jan 2007 this is my first thread.
My 2003xt600E has a light rattle noise coming from the left -and back side(cam chain side)of the engine.
Τhe bike has covered only 25000km(15.600miles).
It seems like a light timing chain rattle or "unadjusted valve" noise.
The noise can be heard with the engine either hot or cold and is intermittent.
My mechanic has checked the valve adjustment(o.k.)
Also he has changed the "cam chain tensioner" with a new one, and mentioned that the timing chain is o.k.
Said mechanic also noticed that the noise can be heard only when he leans the bike to the left side(stand side) ,and cannot be heard when he leans the bike to the right side(clutch side).
I'm confused with the above and any reply will be much appreciated.
P.S.Please excuse any errors on English language
Last edited by FRIXOS; 7 Oct 2007 at 20:24.
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