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Message started by odvelasc on 10/21/08 at 17:49:09

Title: Loud Rattling
Post by odvelasc on 10/21/08 at 17:49:09

Hello Folks,

I have a loud rattling sound coming from my bike these days. It appears to occur as I am speeding up while in first gear. It is faint while at higher speeds, obviously due to wind noise. I know its not the usual odometer rattle because i fixed that. Last night the rattle was pretty loud. Rattling stops when I pull in the clutch and coast. Any Ideas???? Oh yeah, the rattling sound appears to speed as the bike speeds up?

Title: Re: Loud Rattling
Post by Demin on 10/21/08 at 18:09:41

Valves need adjusting?!.Maybe? :-/

Title: Re: Loud Rattling
Post by verslagen1 on 10/21/08 at 18:33:58

headlight?

chainguard?

each and every part?

Title: Re: Loud Rattling
Post by thumperclone on 10/21/08 at 19:07:28

belt guard on mine has started singin at me...tried doublemint foil between the pully cover and the guard. worked till it fell out...
noise changes with road,speed,and rpm conditions...got some rubber to try next...

Title: Re: Loud Rattling
Post by dropoutjohn on 10/21/08 at 21:46:05

check and make sure it's not the gas cap gasket worn thin. put you thumb on the key hole next time and see if it stops do this with your left hand of course because "Rattling stops when I pull in the clutch and coast".

Title: Re: Loud Rattling
Post by odvelasc on 10/22/08 at 06:39:53

yeah, gas gap sounds like a likely culprit. I just painted the tank and got paint around the the edge where the gas cap sits. will check head light and all those things. Ever since I fixed the speedo rattle all these other sound appear lol. I guess its to be expected. Thanks all.