Honda sprocket chain noise

Hi Changed chain and sprockets this winter and when I got my first ride this year I noticed it was overtightned. I have now to this point loosen and tightned 5 times to try and eliminate the problem.
It still persists.
Uppdate: Went to a mechanic, And he couldnt find any faults. So I guess I was a bit stressed out about it.
I guess its just a bit noise in the start because its new and clean, and I cleaned all the dirt around the sprocket case so maby the metalic click sound comes out more easy.
Remember a good 30mm slack on the chain and some good lubing. After a while the sound went gone for me :)
If you have any comments about it plz leave them down below.

[@meganfitzgerald651]

Welcome to owning a chain driven bike, its where its rolling on the chain slider and friction between the rollers and the sprocket

[@TennRides]

I'm not a mechanic, just been riding motorcycles for over 50 years. That sounds like the rollers are going over the teeth, just like they are supposed to do. Nothing weird about that on a new chain, especially if the tension is proper. Y'all ride safe.

[@sFde46]

i'm having the same noises. It gets quiet after cleaning and lubing, but almost 1km in it starts to rattle. The chain was changed couple thousand km ago. Probably will have to change the lube or use a lot more of it.

[@TennRides]

@@sFde46 Without actually seeing, or hearing, the chain it is hard to say for sure. Chains ddo make noise going over the teeth. If you are keeping the chain cleaned and lubricated it should be fine. If the noise sounds like a slapping type of clicking, it could just need to be tightened a bit.

[@issac951]

I just lubed my chain and it started doing that

[@TennRides]

@@issac951 If the chain tension is where it should be for your bike's specs and the chain is lubed and isn't worn out, take a look at the teeth on your sprocket. If a chain is loose, rusted, has spots where the rollers are seized up, etc, it will wear down on the teeth of the sprocket, causing a slap as it pops over a bad tooth. All of the teeth on the sprocket should look the same. They shouldn't be pointed, angled, rounded over too much, or lacking depth to grab the chain properly. I hope this helps.

[@issac951]

@@TennRidesthank you

[@markjenkins905]

Remove the front sprocket apply some lithium bearing grease or a equivalent to the output shaft. Reinstall front sprocket, torque bolt to required specification and adjust chain to right tension. The noise will now disappear

[@Danadinho178]

Ok. Same here, visited a mechanic and he told me not to worry. Read a few things about the sound potentially being a counter shaft bearing breaking down, in which case the engine has to be opened up. Similarly sounds like a chain issue on mine too tho. Paranoia I guess.

[@f5snopro11]

I have a 2003 z1000 with the exact same noise. I was so convinced it was the chain hitting the top of the swing arm but after looking further and seeing this video, I guess I'll just keep it lubed and monitor it. Brand new high quality sprockets and chain.

[@jasperb6916]

I have this exact same sound with my Yamaha Tracer 900 2018. I got this after replacing the factory chain + front and rear sprocket. I read somewhere that this sound is caused because the factory front sprocket has a rubber dampening thing on it, and most after market front sprockets (like the one in this video) dont have the rubber dampening.

[@rocketdmg11]

I changed the chain and left the original sprocket that has the rubber and the noise started anyways.Did you find a solution?

[@jammydodgerman]

I'm getting a similar noise on my '17 xsr 900. Noise started after replacing tyres and putting the wheel back on. Have you tried slacking the chain?

[@jasperb6916]

@@rocketdmg11 then it might be that your chain is too tight.

[@jasperb6916]

@@jammydodgerman i have slacked the chain and the noise is almost gone. The reason i say almost is because the 20% that is left might be because of the aftermarket front sprocket. It doesnt have a rubber dampening thingy, so it is making more noise compaired to the OEM front sprocket.

[@sFde46]

@@jammydodgerman old post, but if it's after a wheel change - check your alignment. The chain/wheel might have been crooked.

[@wnskate87]

having the same problems here!!! mechanic couldn't find any faults... funny thing is that the noise disappears when accelerating. I am getting really stressed out about it

[@seymc3764]

+Walisson Lopes I found out that the old sprocket had some kind of rubber ring on it and alot of dirt in the front sprocket cover, The new front sprocket did not have this rubber ring, and also when cleaning off all the dirt I guess the sound from the chain becomes more present. So I just ignored it a while and now I cant hear it. I havn't riden my bike for 5 months cuz of winter :), cant w8 for the season to start off again with a sweete parade of 5k riders doing a huge route. I hope ur problem get's fixed m8. Ride safe

[@wnskate87]

+SeyMc thanks man... A friend of mine found the problem, front sprocket was a bit loose, not cuz the bolt wasn't tightened up enough it was because the new sprocket wasn't fitting properly on the bike... So had to put kinda a gasket there to hold it tightly and then tighten the bolt... Now it's all good but might buy a new sprocket soon... My bike was making the same sound as yours, weird hey... Ride safely brother! thanks for replying

[@mepanousispanousis6784]

If the chain was first overtightned , then the bearing could be damaged. Actually it really sounds like a bearing problem

[@samanthalambourne2464]

I had this for problem for 12 months on my cb500 and my fzr600 ,I found out you have to replace front sprocket for an original Honda or Yamaha sprockets as the front sprocket has a plastic inner shroud the chain rests on when running at low speeds ,after market sprockets don't have them that's why they make a grinding noise ,it solved my issue on both bikes just get original sprockets it works

[@rocketdmg11]

Mine is with the original front sprocket with plastic/rubber on it and still make that noise

[@user-ll6js7bc2o]

I have an 05 fz6 I just picked up, it's making this noise and gets louder the more gas I give it. So is the sprocket bad? Or does it just need to be re-aligned? Or lubed?

[@XNeo27564]

I had the same yesterday after putting a thinner lubricant on my chain and cleaning everything. I added a thicker greasy like industrial PTFE chainspray on the chainslider and the sound stopped today when I took it out.

[@Ryzen_56X]

Could be a few things ... too tight, wheel misalignment, recheck front sprocket and re-torque it, and last but not least if you changed the chain for an aftermarket model it may be low quality although it may look new and well taken for it will not be as OEM quality.

[@majormassenspektrometer]

lol you guys with those ghosts sounds. It's a chain with sprockets! Of course it makes noise! ^^

[@xinyuxue868]

I just tweaked my drive chain today and it had the same grinding sound, im just worried if i did anything wromg

[@majormassenspektrometer]

@@xinyuxue868 Hop on your bike and ride slowly. Lean back down to the side your chain is loacted and listen to it. You will definitely hear it and it's normal.

[@joacorodriguez3420]

Can be from too much chain wear. The wheel can be aligned but misplaced, check if you have put some spacers wrong or missing. The sound is from the chain not entering the sprocket smoothly, U should check chain length , 150 mm between 11 links, is the limit. More than that and you should replace the whole transmission.

[@janmotka691]

Hello guys, I had the same trouble. I wants more chain lube, and I had my chain K.O. And this sounds became. I solve it with a little bit more chain tension. if I see it well you have space for chain about 30 mm. Is better a little bit more tension and smaller space. I put there 25 mm. And ugly sounds gone. And bike is reacts more smoothly. I will replace chain early, but if its squizing and knocking, more tension helps.

[@neilthechip]

It's the rollers.Your chain looks like it hasn't been lubed up.when the chain gets warmed up,I normally re-lube the chain again so the lube will get into all the rollers.

[@UncleSpacely]

The chain tension is probably different when the shocks are being compressed it sounds like it’s just the top of the chain rubbing on the guides

[@TheCuratorIsHere]

Front sprocket doesn’t fit the chain, that’s the noise. Every link that comes out catches on the tooth of the sprocket. So it’s either worn out or not made for that particular chain. Check that those two parts are compatible if they have been changed then look if it’s too worn out.

[@soksavuth8092]

I have the same problem as yours, I have sent to the mechanic and he said nothing was wrong. I don't now how to solve the problem. My Motorcycle is have some noise come out while riding. Please let me have your advice, what should we do. NOTE: I have just changed the front sprocket and chain (it's brand new), it was quiet for a while, but after few months, I found this noise problem.

[@ruudboy26]

Isnt that the rollers rolling along the chain touch buffer guide?!

[@vytenislenzbergas360]

The sound occurs when it comes off the frame and onto the front star. All the noise is from frame and chain friction

[@E-spiritual]

HEY!! I GOT IT SOLVED. You have to take out the front chain sprocket, flip it so your outer part turns inward and the inward faces you. Then fix the chain. Now you will not have the noise.

[@khaledaldowaly5457]

This sprocket not for this chain Example if chain is 530 the sprocket for chain 525

[@cbrchris5306]

If you don’t weight 300lbs you don’t need the exact chain slack on the loose side. Factory 1 3/4 inch of slack is to support up to the maximum weight of rider on the bike. I weight 168lbs and adjust my chain just a hair over and inch and your checking your slack wrong!!! You want to pull down on it before and you also need to check the slack in multiple areas. Check slack rotate tire check again. I always adjust my slack on the loosest section of the chain. There’s always a tighter and looser section. After adjusting use a measuring tape to measure from middle of axle nut to a frame bolt that’s equivalent on both sides for a perfect measurement last check side to side movement make sure the chain doesn’t reach the tire sidewall if it touches the tire after adjusting the chain is bad.

[@michaelskinner896]

These are great points. Also, when pushing up on the bottom of the chain to check for slack, only push hard enough until the chain on the top part of the sprocket just begins to move. There's a tendency for people to push too hard which lends itself to assuming there's too much chain slack.

[@POOL_EXCAVATIONS]

What did it end up being

[@mozza4208]

My gsxr 125 is doing this! 1500 miles on it so maybe it is just normal

[@paylostsopanos]

I have the same noise from the rear sprocket! The kit is brand new!! I have already lub it and the sound keeps on!! Has anybody any solution? I have a honda integra 750 of 2018 and the new kit is DID with the rubber in the front sprocket!! The sound comes from the rear sprocket!! Please help

[@Danadinho178]

Hi there, did you find out what the problem was? I'm having a similar issue with my Hornet.

[@seymc3764]

+David Small It wasnt any problem rly. I guess its just a little noisy in the start. I visited a motorcycle workshop and he didnt find any faults. So just dont tighten the chain to hard ( keep the slack about 30mm ). And lube the chain good. After a little while the noise was gone. Guess I was stressed out about it :P

[@satyanathhembram]

same problem here with my hornet and its new.

[@andylee7457]

@@seymc3764 I also have same issue with my brand new honda rebel 500 with less than 50 kms on it. Hope it goes away as I ride more...

[@andylee7457]

@@satyanathhembram yea same with my brand new honda rebel 500

[@piotrwitkowski8916]

@@andylee7457 are you still have this issue? Mine have 500miles, i tryed duferent lubes and i just got worst after last one.

[@bugsysiegals]

Between 20-30 seconds when you’re rolling the tire it doesn’t look like the chain is mating with the sprocket very well. It looks like it’s binding slightly and not smoothly going onto the sprocket.

[@domnickachhap5968]

its not the sound of the spocket bro its the rubber clamp in c type attached in swingarm because during race it chain swing up and down .which will damage that swingarm axel thats why two rubber clamp are given up and down just to protect getting hit by the waves of chain to avoid this noise simply tighten the chain mean u have loose chain drive and that sound wil go off .... trust me.

[@rashadulislam3745]

I have same problem should i tight the chain or loose the chain

[@closingtheloop2593]

Sentances bro...

[@kheirymekni790]

try to adjust your wheel position and give the chain some lube ... or turn the front sproket to the other side

[@caroltenge5147]

buy a shaft drive ride.

[@Zeeshan-Syed]

Exact same sound coming in my TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. It sounds only when we turn the wheel by hand or when we press clutch level while riding. It doesn't sound while accelerated. For my bike, I think it's over tight. Loosing a bit reduced lot of sound.

[@parthpatel7244]

I have also 160 4v same problem what is the solution for that, did you find out?

[@karthikdeverkonda01]

Bro same bike same problem help me out plss

[@gixxersquid69]

chain looseness must be checked on kick stand and have touch down with ground.

[@grahammiddleton2707]

Mine makes that kind of clicking noise but my chain judders????

[@vamosalania4882]

do you mean that scratching sound that is heard occasionally when the engine is on? i have the same annoying sound when i put a shift on the gearbox. does anyone have the same problem? i had changed REAR WHEEL SPROCKET BEARING,was ok for a month fhen started again. when the chain is more loose, the schrits-schrats-chrats sounds are less. At driving, when accelerating or deaccelerating with first gear, i can feel another sound like something is shifting. Some mechanics i went to here in Greece say it is ok but they can't explain why. OF COURSE "MECHANICS" SAY OOHHH IT IS OK, WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW THE ANSWER. Can somenody say what it is, it's very annoying and stressing

[@farukgulen7587]

I have the same problems. Did you find out?

[@johnbaker7626]

As Samantha Lambourne said, use an original Honda sprocket. My CB900 nearly drove me mad. Fitted a Honda sprocket, no noise.

[@THEHOBBIEGRAPHER]

Even im geting the same annoying sound from my bike chain coudnt find the reason Any sugessions pls

[@JK-tu1xx]

I have the same bike and just got my new tires put on and after I got it back from the mechanic am having the same noise from chain. About how many miles would you say it went away after for you? I don't want to take it back to them and start complaining about it unless it really needs to be addressed.

[@seymc3764]

Jared K miles I dont know, but I just ignored it. And after a few rides I Didnt notice anymore. I would advise to check chainslack and rear wheel alignment to the swingarm. The mechanic should deliver proper work, but you never know.

[@mr.barger4410]

Same problem on my bike i change the chain and sprocket and the knocking sound is still there

[@caroltenge5147]

get rid of the bike and get another hobby.... maybe SCUBA.

[@caroltenge5147]

get another bike.

[@user-hc2td8fi5o]

My cb1000r also has the same noise. After the chain is adjusted a little loosely, there is no noise.

[@tillergang69]

Same noise with clicks I turn it a few times without the chain on there didn't make the same noise. New sprocket an chain stock in front an 2 up in rear the same

[@estest9223]

Çözümü nedir ögrenebilir miyim

[@johankraljevic6727]

Just turn over the sprocket in the opposite way and I pretty much sure that noise will gone...

[@crazymasterblaster]

Once a chain has been overtightened they stay noisy and need replacing imo

[@papercut1987]

it's the sound of roller hitting the sprocket. use thicker lube will dampen the sound.

[@Raised_by_God]

mine does this from the rear sprocket after cleaning and lubrication. anybody figured out why that is and how will this stop? At the higher speed it makes noise now (didn't before cleaning) so, what's the solution for this?

[@johnthomas-pb7gh]

did you remove chain from bike to clean it and put it back on up side down

[@nathanielremoquillo577]

front and rear sprocket not perfectly aligned

[@rodellvivar1034]

Yes.they are not properly aligned.

[@twowheelsr6]

I have the same issue on my R6 I have new chain and sprocket on it.

[@therider3939]

My r1 has that fuckin sound but not that loud when i accelarate it stops

[@chriscs9080]

Sounds normal to me

[@zeez9053]

Me 2

[@myildirim]

I have the same sound ! And it was not there before :( 12.000 km brand new honda cbr 300, chain is well tensioned. Setting nuts are at the same distance on both sides. But somehow there is a 1mm wobble in the rear wheel. There is no freeplay, can't see damage in rims visually. The bike never had any serious problems, nor never ridden carelessly (like wheelies and stuff). Chain is also well lubed... Can't find the problem :( And can't find how to eliminate that 1mm wobble. Spend 1 full day of tinkering to solve, but could not anything... Hope someone helps...

[@adekurniawan1608]

Deniz Yildirim well, did u already got the answer?, same problem here, i ride cbr 300, my chain become tight at some link, and some other loose, after i bought new chain, the rattle sound coming, and some of chain link still tight.

[@myildirim]

ade kurniawan nah couldn't find a solution. Just disregarded it and kept using it. Now i cant hear it... (but that does not mean that its gone)

[@adekurniawan1608]

Deniz Yildirim well i go to dealer today, they change sprocket, and rear wheel damper. and problem solved

[@iidgmodel]

Chain is hitting the arm.....

[@kawasakizx600r4]

It’s hitting right before the front sprocket

[@Dodolover2012]

Did you solve it

[@seymc3764]

Lost Hope basicly solved itself, read the Updated description

[@vn3982]

Lol Guys your sprocket wear makes a hook on each tooth and it catches the chain before release Just change the front sprocket and you will find peace

[@caroltenge5147]

better yet,get a shaft drive ride!

[@iidgmodel]

If you but your bike down it will stop

[@mikkei3532]

normal

[@kgb3410]

Bizarre

[@stefanie_m466]

try a damped sprocket.

[@jacky1tse422]

Just put on some ear plug when riding.

[@Dswade808]

Lube your chain

[@andrewdremkov4678]

Put ur finger in that sprocket