Monster S4 clutch noise

Desmo Dreaming · 30-07-2019, 02:17 PM

Well I've just ran the bike for over 20 mins, once it was warm I periodically revved it to 4k to see if I got any noise. Other than a slightly increased whine while revving it. The wah wah ringing noise didn't appear. I'm ordering a new set of belt tensioner bearings today, I don't know how long they have been on the bike so feck it, it won't hurt to put some new jobbies on the old girl. Once they have arrived and are fitted I'll triple check the belt tensions and report back. Bloody thing lol. At least the noise drowns out my mate taking the **** with his trouble free £800 Honda cbf 600. At least mine's got soul and personality.....*cough* #sadface *cough*

07-08-2019, 07:46 AM

I was talking to an owner of a 400ss at the weekend. He bought the bike very cheaply because of an "engine noise" the shop were unable to cure. His description of the noise was identical to what you are describing. The cause? A worn cam belt tensioner bearing.

Hope your problem is as easy to fix.

30-07-2019, 02:17 PM	#1
Desmo Dreaming Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Newtown Bike: S4 Posts: 86	Well I've just ran the bike for over 20 mins, once it was warm I periodically revved it to 4k to see if I got any noise. Other than a slightly increased whine while revving it. The wah wah ringing noise didn't appear. I'm ordering a new set of belt tensioner bearings today, I don't know how long they have been on the bike so feck it, it won't hurt to put some new jobbies on the old girl. Once they have arrived and are fitted I'll triple check the belt tensions and report back. Bloody thing lol. At least the noise drowns out my mate taking the **** with his trouble free £800 Honda cbf 600. At least mine's got soul and personality.....cough #sadface cough

07-08-2019, 07:46 AM	#2
Luxexterior Guest Posts: n/a	I was talking to an owner of a 400ss at the weekend. He bought the bike very cheaply because of an "engine noise" the shop were unable to cure. His description of the noise was identical to what you are describing. The cause? A worn cam belt tensioner bearing. Hope your problem is as easy to fix.