A sound of knocking from the engine while on idle

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  1. Varsanoi

    Varsanoi New Member

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    hi ...
    I hear the knocking only in an idle situation ...
    if I use the clatch, it's gone !
    what is the problem ?
     


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    can chain tensioner needs replaceing:whoops:
     


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    Clutch plates are rattling in the basket due to uneven cylinder pressures, bad sparkplug, etc. First thing to try is a proper and accurate synchronization of the throttle plates.

    The putz above is meshugina so disregard him. :tongue-new:
     


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    I step on squirrel's and make stew out of it, and put the tail on my hat. I am all ways right:bull_head:
     


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