Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Strange Noise

[Lloydy]

Not sure what this is, maybe nothing.

When moving the bike either back or forward, I have recently notice a low (as in a low/deep sound) clicking noise coming from the rear. I am certain that i can feel it though the rear seat when I am pushing the bike.

I havent had a proper look yet, or had the bike up on the stand, just thought I would ask you guys first.. Any ideas?

Cheers


Lloydy

[skidlids]

Check the cush drives aren't protruding from the back of the sprocket and scraping on the swingarm

[Lloydy]

Hi,

Have just checked these and they seem fine.

Any other ideas?

[Clippy]

...then you either have: -

1) Tight spots on the chain

or

2) A knackered circlip groove in your sprocket retaining flange.

Antonye has posted about this several times, so do a search on 'rear hub' or 'sproket flange' and all will be revealed!

I did the cush drives a month ago, and have just fitted the later type spocket flange as the clicking had continued - now all is quiet and as it should be in rear hub land!!!

Giles

[antonye]

Ah, another convert to the way of the spacer rather than the circlip

Glad you got it sorted Giles - did you manage to get a second-hand sprocket flange or did you stump up for new?

[antonye]

PS: Here's the thread:
http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/vi...d.php?tid=9701

[Clippy]

I stumped up for new in the end to make sure I got it all sorted before yesterdays outing to Donington.

Still, now that's done it shouldn't give any more problems from the back end...