Triumphrat

tigertales

On my 03 Tiger, I have had an odd wheel speed noise for YEARS and may have found the source. Think of a tinny sound like a wheel bearing shields, or dragging brake pads that is consistent with road speed. Typically audible when next to a wall or fence at speed, seemingly more on the left side.

I have looked at the chain, brake pads - all the normal stuff. What I have just noticed is that my plastic chain guard just touches the inside links at the forward inside edge. An area 1/4" x 1/4" is 'polished plastic' where the chain contacts.

I only noticed this while sighting down the chain and by chance seeing the close fit with a flashlight. Anytime the chain is moving there is a rub noise. The chain guard cannot be adjusted for clearance, it's fit is specific with no adjustment.

Anyone else's Tiger have the same close chain guard fit?

giantbutcherdog

mine rubs on and off i first noticed it about a month after i got the bike but i've done 3500 miles on her since then and no problems

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