Re: Funny Sound - Need some Help Identifying

Posted by Cabreco on Apr 04, 2012; 7:12pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Funny-Sound-Need-some-Help-Identifying-tp3868207p3885242.html

cdaiscool wrote

My FSM calls for cleaning the O-ring chain with Kerosene. So regular kerosene is fine.

My chain was lumping together the same way, so I cleaned it with kerosene and a brass brush - the brush was entirely ruined, but the chain was cleaned. I then put some Dupont Chain Saver on the chain, which is made for o-ring chains. Got it from Lowe's.

Haven't ridden yet though. But that is definitely one way to go about it.

I was following the owners manual as far as maintenance & lubing it with 90wt gear oil



But if Dupont Chain Saver is better, I'll use that. The manual IS over 30 years out of date <lol>

Lucky 1 wrote

Loose spokes? I would not ride it period.
You need to take that wheel off and get it trued up before it all comes apart.
EVERY part of a motorcycle is important.
If anything comes undone it can KILL you.
To check that rear wheel take the chain OFF and then spin the wheel.
Remember these bikes are 33 years old.

Lucky, Fiona is down until I fix this issue
(I guess I'll have to "suffer" riding the Venture Royale full time).

The rear wheel on Fiona does have a slight wobble, which I'm sure will EAT my NEW tires quickly!
Forget the bike being 33 years old, my old ass is 52 & old bones don't heal quickly!!!
I ordered a spoke wrench for her, will true that puppy up in no time!
I'll post results when done.