Crank whine

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by Wayne Thomas, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. Wayne Thomas

    Wayne Thomas Active Member

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    Hi all
    My beautiful 08 blade has caught the dreaded crank virus and is basically filed under F.
    The engine has been running beautifully all year and has never missed a beat but did drink a little oil it’s only covered 19k and was serviced regularly with good quality oil and oem filters.
    The question I got is do I buy a newer engine from a 12 upwards which have no crank issues that I’m aware of or do I get a second hand crank and rebuild my motor.
    If I did buy a newer motor is it worth me rebuilding my motor to sell on.
    Any advice people much appreciated.
     
  2. Voleracing

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    Mine went under warranty . 2010 model. Dealer said it wouldn't affect reliability so could keep riding no issues . The noise is only really noticeable under engine breaking on closed throttle.. If it doesn't trouble you keep riding ...
     
  3. Wayne Thomas

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    Did yours rattle really bad at tick over ? Mines really loud like the videos on YouTube.
     
  4. Voleracing

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    Not a rattle but tapping on clutch side . like a little man with 2 hammers inside lol
     
  5. Wayne Thomas

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    That’s it ..but I think my man got a sledge hammer
     
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