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The timing chain is really tight no sign of slack i cant get the timing any more accurate than it is, it lines up 99.99%. there are no marks on the piston tops or valve edges the tensioner is new. I am currently stumped. the noise is only when i close throttle or decelerate. i cant find any...

have now changed water pump chain and guides, clutch plates and baring, tried thick and thin oil, taken off sump checked for shrapnel and found nothing new. the only thing i still notice is that when i drain the oil fully and refill the noise is gone for a short time then it comes back. so no...

Thanks i did read that and check out the link i was relieved about the case but very surprised that i can take out the clutch basket without taking out the sump or chain guide i see no traces of impact on any teeth or scratches on any casings but a tiny amount of play an the clutch basket, so...

I dont have to split the case to change the oil pup chain. i took the clutch out and the top drive gear is on the back. is it normal for the chain to be so slack? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUDzhUiZftY

I haven't changed the cam chain guides but there is no visible damage on anything

Sorry my bike only has 20k km and never tracked but i often ride it like i stole it

That is the same noise i have , but for me it only comes when you close the throttle. i would take off the clutch cover and check the friction plates very carefully as on mine the inner most one had shattered. I still haven't found the final problem but my oil pump chain is very slack, so sump...

I have a 2008 FZ6N and have been working on a similar problem. very nasty rattle when i close the throttle any speed any gear even in neutral. Done chain tensioner, head off as told buy the agent carbon deposits on valves, Striped the clutch and then found the inner most friction plate...