The one downside about running it without magnafluxing the crank is it may actually be cracked and ** could ** spit out a chunk of gear. I think its unlikely and honestly, I'd put some ear plugs in and go ride it to see if it smooths itself out any as there isn't much else you can do.
Obviously, if too much material was removed it could be just as loud as having a lump. Again, I go back to "gear lash", in the "suspect area" a dial indicator places on the outer perimeter of the gear should be able to detect the tight spot or a loose spot in relationship to other places on the gear set. Let me know if you want details on setting up a dial indicator to check this.
Sorry man, I was really hoping this would have a happy (inexpensive) ending.
Good luck, what ever you decide to do.
The way I see it, he's getting rid of the bike, period. I suppose this would apply to the new owner.
Can't find the issue with the engine, like the other forum member with the noisy transmission(
replaced the entire gearbox). The new owner wants to replace the engine anyway.
You can't part this one (not yet at least) as you can't find what's wrong with it without potentially screwing someone. That or sell it with a video with the noise and a disclaimer.
Going to replace the engine anyway with an R6 (IMO, way too much trouble, it'd be easier to get an R6 and put taller bars on it/ back to point).
Whatevers bent, damaged, will show up worse with time. Then fix it/part it out.
You can just pull the engine completly apart and check everything (you'd think it'd be visable) but once again, that noisy transmission was NEVER solved...
Just a thought..
(I'd love to pull that engine apart, there's more clues there, just have to find them. May or may not be worth fixing, ie bent crank, or ?
