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#30022 06MidnightStar (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 768 Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   Roadies: Two common annoyances of the Road* are: 1) a strange banging noise emanating from behind and below when traveling over certain bumps, and 2) the headlight rattle. Has the banging noise ever been positively (I've heard that it can be elusive) identified and a remedy or remedies suggested? What are some effective way to stop (or lessen ) the headlight rattle? Thanks.   Logged     ---- 2006 Midnight Silverado, MaxFlo Air Kit, Roadhouse Classics 2-1 Pipes: OEM manifold, 190 Main, 37.5 Pilot, Needle (3rd groove, OEM white spacer), Maxmix Pro PMS (2.5 turns out), Accel Pump Duration (1 turn out, nut in front), Float Height (w/carb upside down): 16mm, 43+ MPG   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30024 fourjp (User) Fella's your gonna want that COWBELL Junior Boarder Posts: 159 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   I have the same noise in the rear ...but on the headlight...I stuffed mine with cotton rags...getting the wiring and fuse holders away from the bowl...no more rattle at all!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #30027 BlkCherryBomb (User) If I do it today, then what is tomorrow for? Senior Boarder Posts: 262 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   Ah ha! Finally something I can offer an answer to. The banging noise coming from the back is the chrome drive belt guard. If you look at the bolts for it, you'll see that the one on top has a rubber grommet in it that allows the guard to move back and forth. Wiggle it and you'll see that it hits the frame. I took the grommet out and bolted it back down.....doesn't move at all, and no more banging.   Logged     One ride is never enough.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30028 SobaCracka (User) It's best to eat crow while fresh. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1948 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rat 4 Years, 11 Months ago   I am definitely going to check that out on my 05 R* Silverado. Have had that mysterious rattle in the rear since day one. Thanks for the clue!   Logged     Earl in Catonsville, MD   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30037 06MidnightStar (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 768 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   BlkCherryBomb: Is there any practical reason for having a flexible belt guard? I wonder why Yamaha designed it that way if it doesn't serve a useful purpose. How many of those rubber grommets are there? Yours is a great fix! You get + karma. Thanks.   Logged     ---- 2006 Midnight Silverado, MaxFlo Air Kit, Roadhouse Classics 2-1 Pipes: OEM manifold, 190 Main, 37.5 Pilot, Needle (3rd groove, OEM white spacer), Maxmix Pro PMS (2.5 turns out), Accel Pump Duration (1 turn out, nut in front), Float Height (w/carb upside down): 16mm, 43+ MPG   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30039 06MidnightStar (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 768 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   Hey, that's a great tip! + karma for you, too. Thanks.   Logged     ---- 2006 Midnight Silverado, MaxFlo Air Kit, Roadhouse Classics 2-1 Pipes: OEM manifold, 190 Main, 37.5 Pilot, Needle (3rd groove, OEM white spacer), Maxmix Pro PMS (2.5 turns out), Accel Pump Duration (1 turn out, nut in front), Float Height (w/carb upside down): 16mm, 43+ MPG   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30042 jkerr (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 16 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   Take your seat off, that (17mm) bolt and nut towards the top. Tighten the shit out of it. I might have gotten 1/16 of a turn or less. No more bang over the bumps!! One of my fork tins used to vibrate. It somehow just quite on day.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #30043 06MidnightStar (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 768 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   This is a a good one, too. I've heard this one before. Thanks.   Logged     ---- 2006 Midnight Silverado, MaxFlo Air Kit, Roadhouse Classics 2-1 Pipes: OEM manifold, 190 Main, 37.5 Pilot, Needle (3rd groove, OEM white spacer), Maxmix Pro PMS (2.5 turns out), Accel Pump Duration (1 turn out, nut in front), Float Height (w/carb upside down): 16mm, 43+ MPG   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30072 BlkCherryBomb (User) If I do it today, then what is tomorrow for? Senior Boarder Posts: 262 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   06midnightstar, My guess is that the grommet is there to keep the guard from rubbing against the drive belt as it spins. I remember that mine did not rub after taking the grommet out. However, if yours does, you could always put a flat washer or two underneath the guard to elevate it, and then bolt it down. It's been a while since I've done this, but if I remember right, thats the only bolt with the grommet in it. Thanks for the karma! BCB   Logged     One ride is never enough.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #30084 JetBlast (User) .... Live For Today .... Don't wait For Tomorrow Senior Boarder Posts: 223 Re:Common Issues: Banging on Bumps / Headlight Rattle 4 Years, 11 Months ago   THANKS for all the great ideas ............. worth checking into!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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