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Message started by aysrav on 08/21/08 at 11:21:42

Title: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by aysrav on 08/21/08 at 11:21:42

OK, no funny cracks about my bottom. But seriously, I've got a rattle that seems to be coming from the lower left (as ridden) of my S40. It seems most apparent on the low end of 3rd gear and I have about 2,000 miles on her. Any thoughts?
aysrav

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by T Mack 1 on 08/21/08 at 11:38:18

Check the chain gaurds first. Then Shock, license plate , plate over front sprocket, front sprocket .....

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by 07S40rider on 08/21/08 at 11:56:56

My dog has an occasional rear end rattle, but it is easily identifiable by the smell. :o

Check the side plate that covers the electronics on the left side, it is only held in by one screw and loosens easily. Mine got so loose that it fell off in traffic and got squashed. Cost me $86 to replace.

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by forrest on 08/21/08 at 12:42:55

Beans give me a rear end rattle. I had my license plate coming loose and thought the rattle was pretty loud.

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by joeh100 on 08/21/08 at 13:12:11

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by verslagen1 on 08/21/08 at 23:20:31

Awe comon, he said no rear end cracks. :o

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by mick on 08/22/08 at 01:13:04

Do you have saddle bags on? if so look inside for tools or other items
lurking about,if not ,sounds like the belt gaurd to me,not much else on that side.

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by Ed L. on 08/22/08 at 06:57:18

The left hand side plate will rattle even when screwed on tight, try some double sided tape under the screw hole.

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by thumperclone on 08/22/08 at 15:57:42

my 06 belt guard just started the rattle(11k)..my left cover has two screws one top one bottom no rattle there...

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by forrest on 08/23/08 at 04:39:03

So aysrav, find anything?

Title: Re: How about a rear end rattle?
Post by aysrav on 08/23/08 at 10:11:51

Yeah, thanks for asking. I'm almost certain it's the chain/belt guard. Everything else seems to be tight. The guard doesn't seem to want to bend. Anyone have any ideas on how get to an inch or two clearance there? I think I've only got about 1/4". And somewhere along the line in 3rd gear I don't even seem to have that.
BTW, no prob with the rear end jokes.Funny stuff! ;D
Thanks.