Ex500 - Sat for 2 years, has random "Slap" while trying to start

[chris_y2k_r1]

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

No, you misunderstand. its because the chain is untensioned it jumps a tooth and makes that sound you hear. from the sound of it the bike you're working on needs a lot of work, and some new motor mounts. if it has frame sliders they have to be removed as they dont help anything at all on that bike.

OK - I thought, wow - this guy really knows this bike. I've never seen a bike that had actual adjustable mounts like this one. Te bike is actually in good shape it was garaged and has low miles. It sat because it hit a mailbox.