First Generation Ascots > Tech Section

Third gear noice

<< < (2/8) > >>

wrk2ride_ride2wrk:
Just to make thats were the noise is coming from, before you split the motor. Riding and listening can be vague

If it was say the selector fork or a end bearing, you'd most likely have problems with other gears too.

triguyracer:
If your noise is only in 3rd gear that is most likely your problem, layshaft gear or mainshaft gear, shift fork or forks,maybe the shaft itself where the gear rides when engaged in 3rd.Mybe something else but being that it only happens in 3rd that eliminates almost everything else it could be

Chronic:
Thanks for input. Yes the noice is very distinct conected with 3rd and is not to be heard on other gears.

J6G1Z:
This probably won't help you much, but usually the FT Ascots have problems with the starter engagement or timing chain adjustment.

I cannot recall hearing of any transmission issues. I once heard that the FT gear set is stronger than the XR/XL gear sets. I have no idea if this is true or not. I would probe the engine with a listening device to determine the best that you can where the noise is coming from. I think I would also drain the oil & remove the oil filter. Check the oil for chips, particles, etc, & take the filter apart while looking debris. Other than that, it looks like you will have to split the cases & examine the trans.

Good luck & please let us know what you discover.
J.

Chronic:
I do have one spare Engine, though is a XT/XL 500 without cylinderhead and enginecovers. I do hope the tranny from that one fits in my FT. In that case it would be "non-cost" projekt, besides some gaskets and whatnot.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page