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Message started by gerald.hughes on 01/03/11 at 16:31:21

Title: Rattle at higher RPMs
Post by gerald.hughes on 01/03/11 at 16:31:21

Lately I have been bothered by a rattle at speeds above 65. It appears to be a true rattle, and not an engine noise. The noise disappears as soon as I shut down the throttle, irrespective of the speed. It seems to be coming from under the tank, but as with all noises, I cannot be sure. I was wondering if it might be the speedometer cable vibrating against the tank. Anyone have a similar experience? Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Rattle at higher RPMs
Post by Trippah on 01/03/11 at 19:31:42

Where is your throttle cable routed?

Title: Re: Rattle at higher RPMs
Post by lukeduck on 01/03/11 at 20:27:11

Maby the speedometer. Mine rattles. Will fix next time the tank is off. When you hear the rattle lay your left hand on it, if rattle goes away you got it. I had thought it was coming from the windshield.

Title: Re: Rattle at higher RPMs
Post by thumperclone on 01/04/11 at 06:54:33

VERY old postings in the tech section on speedo ratttles
my 06 had em when brand new..

Title: Re: Rattle at higher RPMs
Post by BurnPgh on 01/05/11 at 14:34:58

make sure your top motor mount hasnt loosened.

Title: Re: Rattle at higher RPMs
Post by Boule’tard on 01/05/11 at 18:37:35

302C312934213627282B2A21440 wrote:

VERY old postings in the tech section on speedo ratttles
my 06 had em when brand new..

Bingo. I had the same problem. There is a tech how-to on stiffening up those spring-loaded bolts that hold the speedometer in. Replace the springs with thick pieces of fuel line or something like that. I got lucky and only had to retorque the little nuts.

Ah, here it is.. (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1179104436)