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Old 05-07-2007, 11:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Bike: 1998 Suzuki Intruder 1500
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Posts: 72
Default Crank case rattling

Recently a real noticeable rattling has started in my crank case, particularly from the left side (it seems). It is especially noticeable as I'm changing gears or coasting. Sounds like someone left a handful of nuts and bolts in there and they are going crazy! Any suggestions? I've never messed with that part of the bike. Can I take off the crank case cover with relative ease and just take a look? Or will fluids come out everywhere and will I regret even trying myself? Thought I would ask...