What sound does a bad motorcycle crankshaft make?
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When a motorcycle crankshaft is damaged, it will produce a knocking sound in the cylinder. Symptoms of a bad motorcycle crankshaft include: 1. Loud abnormal noises; 2. Increased risk of cylinder scoring; 3. Accelerated wear of parts; 4. A clanking sound when accelerating; 5. The louder the throttle, the louder the noise. The crankshaft is a critical component of a motorcycle engine, operating at high speeds during engine operation. Any issues with it can lead to various malfunctions. Causes of a bad motorcycle crankshaft: 1. Multiple instances of main bearing and connecting rod bearing seizure, weakening the support at the affected areas; 2. Excessive clearance between adjacent main bearings; 3. Excessive wear or prolonged looseness of main bearings; 4. Excessive crankshaft end play or severe seizure; 5. Seizure or rolling of the last main bearing; 6. Excessive crankshaft bending or misalignment; 7. Misalignment of main bearing housing bores due to cylinder block deformation.