Hey guys, this is gonna be kinda hard to explain, but I'll try. The other day I was pulling my bike across a parking lot, and I noticed that it made a popping noise with every rotation of the back tire. I had never heard it before cause I always had my helmet on, and it wasn;t that loud. I couldn't figure out exactly where it was coming from. I didn't ride for a week or so, and when I got her out to check on the problem, it didn't make the noise anymore. Well, I rode for about two hours that day, and began riding to work again, and just a day or two ago I heard the noise again. Could this be the chain somehow? Possibly a wheel bearing? My back tire has a small amount of play in it from side to side...if a grab it and wiggle it moves back and forth just a tad, is this normal? Thanks for the help guys.

 

the movement of the rear from side to side is not normal, there is a washer that must be installed behind the axlenut between it(axlenut) and outer swingarm, I would check this first. if this is missing the axle wont tighten down all the way(only threaded so far). next I would look at basically the things you stated.

 

Check the wheel bearings, for sure. I'll bet you find a bad one.

 

that click is the sprocket bolt hitting the inner of the swing arm. your missing a spacer.

 

Is what you all mentioned gonna make noise sometimes, and other times not? I'm gonna take it to the shop soon, but I'm short on cash right now. Should I not ride on it untill then, or is it something that will be okay for a couple weeks? I don't want to end up skidding across the pavement just because I wanted to ride on a broke bike...know what I mean? Thanks for the help.

 

don't ride it.

 

check that your rear brake carrier is in the slot. Check your spacers/chain adjustment. if everything looks good, you might have a bad wheel bearing. It happens all the time if the bike sees a lot of water.

 

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Thanks guys. So the wheel movement is not normal? It is just a slight amount of play from side to side if I hold the rest of the bike perfectly still. I guess it is in my best interest to not ride it untill I get it checked out...needs a new clutch anyway. As usual, thanks for the help.