NC30 Engine rattle/noise.

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Dave8106
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Re: NC30 Engine rattle/noise.

Post by Dave8106 » Mon Apr 07, 2025 5:14 pm

Hey guys,

Just a wee update, had the valve clearances checked & a compression test done also all where 100.

But the tapping sound is still there think it's further down the engine, Possibly the gear drive?!

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Re: NC30 Engine rattle/noise.

Post by magg » Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:09 am

Still tapping with loss of power ?

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Re: NC30 Engine rattle/noise.

Post by Dave8106 » Tue Apr 08, 2025 5:15 am

Yes mate

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Re: NC30 Engine rattle/noise.

Post by magg » Thu Apr 10, 2025 4:21 am

You may be able to identify a specific cylinder with a problem by checking the temperature of each exhaust header. If one exhaust header is significantly cooler than the others, you can then concentrate your investigation on a particulat cylinder.

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Re: NC30 Engine rattle/noise.

Post by Dave8106 » Thu Apr 24, 2025 5:40 pm

Hi,

Had the engine stripped down today & found that she will be needing a new crank & casings :cry:

So it looks like its just going to be far too much cost to repair, Will either need to break the bike or source a replacement engine?!

Does anybody know of anyone selling a decent working engine for a nc30?

Thanks

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