[dannysguitar]

Hi, I'm a new member and new to forums. I assume "Post a New Thread" is how you ask a question?? I purchased a '84 Aspencade with 48k last summer. The engine was noisey but the owner said it had sounded like that for years. Not knowing anything I bought it. It progressively got louder, Sounds like a kids rock tumbler. I just got it out 3 weeks ago as I did not want to ride it untill I changed the timing belts. That went well! but it's so much louder, I don't want to ride it for fear of doing more damage. With a stethoscope, the sound is deafening when put on stator! Has anybody ever had this problem? thanks! Dan

 

[Cantankerous]

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

Sounds like the bearings on the alternator shaft might be bad. I wouldn't run it until it's been checked out.

 

[budoka]

Welcome danny. Hope there isn't anything serious with your engine. I'd look around for a dependable m/c wrencher and let him have a listen just to be safe.