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#79608 javawave (User) Over 16801 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 3500 loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I have heard everyone talk about how noisey these beast can be. I thought I understood, but tonight, my first real ride of length in warm weather (79) I could really hear it when it warmed up. I swear I could hear every lifter and every valve open and close. But, thanks to having read this board, I didnt worry about it.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #79609 Musky (Moderator) Doc took Grams beer Moderator Posts: 13499 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Pay close attention to those sounds for a while. That way your ears will hear them, get used to them, but not pay any attention. But when a new noise pops up or even if something sounds different your ears will set off the alarm right away. These motors are talkers   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #79641 Butter Bean (User) Nothing but the open road is ahead of us all.... Senior Boarder Posts: 322 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I agree with Musky on that Java, mine is loud as hell with the HK 3" and you can still hear every little thing going wrong. I had a rattle in my headlight not to long ago and freaked out at first cause I heard a new noise. Then releived that it was an easy fix..so keep the ears and eyes open and the sticky side down...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #79647 Heavy (User) If you're going to play - play to win! Senior Boarder Posts: 267 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   My bike has a vibration/rattle that's driving me crazy. Only happens when I'm on a rough patch of road or at certain RPM's. Fifth gear between 60 and 65. Metalic sound like sheet metal vibrating. Coming from up under the front of the bike I think. The only thing I can find up there that might be it is the chrome trim on the front fender. The screws are tight but they're up front and there's some room for vibration at the back of the chrome piece. Anybody have similar problems or any tips on that sort of noise that might be coming from up under the tank somewhere?   Logged     Yes, as a matter of fact I DID have the right-of-way!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #79650 Butter Bean (User) Nothing but the open road is ahead of us all.... Senior Boarder Posts: 322 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   my noise came from the headlight housing, i fut some foam tape in there to softhen the problem, that was my fix, it might help it might not..   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #79664 thumpertattoo (User) Thumpertattoo Junior Boarder Posts: 133 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   have you checked the headlight that little piece of metal that is like a eyelid on top rattles sometimes sorry can not think of what to call it   Logged     Thumpertattoo   The administrator has disabled public write access. #79670 StarMyram (User) STARVE to RIDE, RIDE to LIVE Gold Boarder Posts: 868 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Make sure your passing light bar is not breaking at the welds.   Logged     A Fallen Man is not a failure.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #79689 Tealw1 (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 279 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I had the headlight rattle also (verified it was the headlight by reaching up and touching the headlight when I heard the rattle, when I touched it, it stopped). I took out the 2 screws holding the headlight in and put electrical tape (2 layers just to be sure) around that little lip in the inside. My rattle disappeared. Now I can hear the engine talking to me.   Logged     CAGUAMA-Big and Cool   The administrator has disabled public write access. #79691 Homer Simpson (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 31 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   mine was high pitched at certain RPM's, what it was, after much searching, was the TANK MOUNT. it was the horizontal tank bolt which is about 4" long right near the seat. Had to remove it and place nylon washers in between the mating surfaces, quick and easy and totally fixed.. The bolt has a cap nut which allows by design the tank to 'float', so there is movement in there.   Logged     Oh, you hate your job? Why didnt you say so? Theres a support group for that. Its called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar -- Drew Carey   The administrator has disabled public write access. #79806 randlk (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 424 Re:loud noisey machines 8 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Headlight housing for me also. What a pleasure when fixed. Still plenty of chattering though.   Logged     Sig pic deleted - larger than 50 kb   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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