So, I had this mysterious rattle on the right side kinda in the vicinity of the shock and muffler, and thought maybe it was the license plate. I tinkered and tightened up the plate and made sure the muffler bolts were tight as well.  Everything was, but I still heard this little annoying rattle. (Note: my definition of annoying is probably overkill, but it was enough to challenge me to find it)  I finally found what I think it was, which was the helmet lock.  No, the screws weren't loose, but the mechanism has a wee little bit of play even when closed.

So what did I do you ask...?  Good question.  I just got a little piece of electrical tape and wrapped it around the lock and no more rattle.  Sure, I could just take the whole thing off because I don't use it due to saddle bags, but then it would be lost forever in my garage.

Anyone else had this issue, or do I just lay awake at night wondering about things that are probably a result of undiagnosed ADD?

If you can hear that rattling, your bike is definitely far too quiet.

stewmills wrote on 10/04/12 at 22:12:51:


Whatever medics you take, take less  

Have you checked your petcock? Maybe if you ran T7 through it......just a thought you unnerstand.