Strange Noise (maybe from crankshaft area?)

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Strange Noise (maybe from crankshaft area?)

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So, following the excitement that I was able to do my own 5000 mile maintenance, just over 100 miles ago, my PCX developed a strange noise that seemingly comes from the crankshaft area. It almost sounds like the normal noise level is greatly amplified, producing this obnoxious almost rattling sound. I found a video on Youtube of a PCX making the same type of noise. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWC1WyPYreY

Needless to say, my morale dropped significantly following this discovery. I am at work now and am planning to ride the bike back home (18 miles) later this afternoon. Hopefully nothing blows up on the way lol

What would you guys recommend I do after I get home? Any input would be greatly valued.
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Re: Strange Noise (maybe from crankshaft area?)

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I was going to say that we have seen that video before. :P
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Aha, found the video on the forum. Seems like there was no resolution on this issue, great. Either way, I'll probably just keep on riding it and will take it to Honda for an evaluation this Friday (four days from now).
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Do you think the noise is coming from the engine or the CVT in the back?
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noise definitely coming from the back
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Re: Strange Noise (maybe from crankshaft area?)

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Safety Man wrote:Aha, found the video on the forum. Seems like there was no resolution on this issue, great. Either way, I'll probably just keep on riding it and will take it to Honda for an evaluation this Friday (four days from now).
Just as a matter of interest, will the dealer be open on Good Friday? In Oz just about everything will be closed. :) :)
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JohnL wrote:
Safety Man wrote:Aha, found the video on the forum. Seems like there was no resolution on this issue, great. Either way, I'll probably just keep on riding it and will take it to Honda for an evaluation this Friday (four days from now).
Just as a matter of interest, will the dealer be open on Good Friday? In Oz just about everything will be closed. :) :)
In the U.S. any opportunity to make money is a reason to be open..probably lots of "sales" that day too. I know where you are coming from. When I was visiting Germany around Christmas time everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) was closed for several days in a row..was really bewildering to me.
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To follow up, took the PCX to Honda today. They listened to the noise and said that something is seriously wrong is with the scoot. Will keep you posted on the end result..should be a while from now, as they are busy. The scoot will be staying at the dealership for several days.
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The problem was a chain retention devise (or something like that); warranty got the $170 repair bill covered. Yay for me :D
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Re: Strange Noise (maybe from crankshaft area?)

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Safety Man wrote:The problem was a chain retention devise (or something like that); warranty got the $170 repair bill covered. Yay for me :D
Cam chain tensioner?
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Yes, cam chain tensioner, thank you.
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