Tinking/Rattling coming from right side

Hi all!

My bike has developed a rattling or light metal tinking noise when I hit a bump in the road these days. I haven't noticed any sort of performance issue whatsoever, just a noise. But I've learned that a noise can become an issue and then it can be come a headache and then it can become a big bill.

The noise comes from the right side of the bike as far as I can tell. It's only when a bump in the road comes up. Doesn't need to be a big one, just any sort of small bump or dip in the road can trigger it.

Any idea what this could be? My first thought was some part of the muffler, but everything seems solid from what little investigating I've done.

Could be something lose.do you have a centerstand that could be lose?or maybe you are hearing the clutch bucket noise that some of us have which is normal.

No centerstand; I need to give it a good look to see if I can find anything loose. I'll dig around into what people have said about the clutch.

Check the screw and metal plates at the end of the swingarm. These are what you use to tighten the chain. I bet one of them are loose and rattling.

jfauerba said:

Check the screw and metal plates at the end of the swingarm. These are what you use to tighten the chain. I bet one of them are loose and rattling.

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trey

Yes! That is it! Do I need to be concerned about the chain? It's due for a tightening anyway; this is more just curiosity as I haven't needed to adjust the chain yet.

Check you manual for how to check chain slack. Also compare left and right scale on the swingarm to confirm tire is aligned straight.