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New Owner, quick question
08/11/10 at 10:45:28

First of all, hello!

I recently bought a 2000 LS650. I love it already, and have been having a blast. A couple of weeks ago I had the rear tire changed. Ever since then, there has been a clicking noise coming from the rear wheel. I didn't notice it at first, what with my helmet and everything, but it has gotten really bad. When I ride around the yard to listen for it, it is really loud and constant. clickclickclickclick

Also, if I get some speed up, there is also an occasional thump... I'm really at a loss as to what this could be caused by. Any suggestions on what to look at?

I did check the drive belt tension to see if that was off, but it seems fine.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #1 - 08/11/10 at 10:52:51 What size is the tire they put on,If you can get the rear off the ground spin the rear wheel maybe you will know where its coming from.
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Phaeron YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #2 - 08/11/10 at 12:51:58 I cannot remember exactly off the top of my head, but I believe that the rear tire is 15" 140/90-15 I do not have a motorcycle jack/lift and I have not yet found a good way to get the back end off the ground. Any suggestions?
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #3 - 08/11/10 at 12:55:58 Does the clicking noise speed up as you go faster? And how many miles on the odo?
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #4 - 08/11/10 at 13:01:08 Is their any marks on the tire where fender is hitting it theres bolts in the fender where sometimes hit the tire,Did a motorcycle shop change the tire if so take it back there.Do you hear any thing walking the bike around,Some times belt and belt guard can make a noise.
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buttgoat1 Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1042	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #5 - 08/11/10 at 15:33:14 check the belt, there may be something wedged in there.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #6 - 08/11/10 at 16:01:20 take off the pulley cover and check in there as well.
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Jay Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1445 Fort Worth, Texas Gender:	Re: New Owner, quick question Reply #7 - 08/11/10 at 19:12:29 Check the belt tension. If the belt is too loose it flaps up and hits a tiny little protrusion on the frame that belt cover attaches to. It can leave gouge marks on the belt, it's rather a sharp edge. Don't ask me how I know this.
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