THECRAIGMEISTER
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- Jul 8, 2007
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I have read alot in the Triumph forums about the Rattle. I have an 05' with 1600 miles on it. Bought it with 400 in Vegas and rode it back to Wyoming. So with a few hundred miles around town and not enough time to take any long trips miles are low. I have noticed the Paint can rattle since I bought it. I originally thought maybe it had something to do with the cat converter but now with the offroad pipes and cat bypass it is still there. I called my dealer and told him what I had read etc. The dealer claimed that in rare cases it could be the oil pump? But it was probably my "timing chain tensioner"? I should open up the timing chain tensioner access panel push on the tensioner with a screwdriver, start the bike and see if the noise goes away..... being careful not to let off of the tensioner while it is running. He said if you push on the tensioner to take up the slack in the chain and the noise goes away the tensioner needs replaced?
My question is does this sound legitimate? It sounds like it could be the problem or part of the problem. If the chain was loose couldn't it cause alot of premature wear on the sprockets? Anyway any input is appreciated.......Craig
My question is does this sound legitimate? It sounds like it could be the problem or part of the problem. If the chain was loose couldn't it cause alot of premature wear on the sprockets? Anyway any input is appreciated.......Craig