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larry_357

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Engine noise
« on: February 18, 2007, 08:27:50 PM »
  With my windshield on have noticed more sounds comming from the engine or in that area it actually sounds like a small can with a few nuts and bolts loose inside it but the bike runs and shifts fine no problems there.The last time it was off did not notice the noise but expect that with the wind not deflected.
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2007, 08:43:04 PM »
What side of the engine is the noise comming from??  8)
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2007, 08:49:37 PM »
        It sounds like its comming from the front but really hard to pin point exactly and at times seems like from the front forks
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2007, 08:58:30 PM »
One place that mine was making noise was my heatshields on the front exhaust. I really didn't really figure out what was rattling until I was cleaning off some tar off the exhaust when it was hot.  ::)
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2007, 09:06:25 PM »
     Thanks will check that out tomorrow and see if it makes any difference
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2007, 09:13:26 PM »
Might check the exhaust flange, too....  Those acorn nuts have a tendency to come loose. 
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2007, 09:16:54 PM »
  I just went out to check and noticed the bottom left on my radiator cover is loose compared to the other side and has alot of movement when you push and pull on it.It may need to be taken off and reinstalled will give that a try.
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2007, 11:39:36 PM »
I almost lost my radiator trim and air dam a few times.  I guess once I loose this one and I have to buy a new one, I'll put some loc tite on it. Thanks for the harry eyeball Taz. O0
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2007, 12:19:04 AM »
If it is a 1300 you may want to check the horn bracket as there are 2 peices of thin metal and 1 may break and rattle (mine did). Maybe something in the headlight bucket I put fiberglass insulation in there to stop it. Those are my 2 guesses for the day.
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2007, 12:51:14 PM »
Larry did you get my email?
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2007, 07:53:59 PM »
   Scotty did not receive any email
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2007, 08:05:26 PM »
Hey larry ..not to sound retarded but check to see that its not your keys rattleing against your case..seriously..I hear them keys rattle and I still look down once in a while like "huh?" ;D good luck..
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2007, 08:35:30 AM »
Larry I will take you up on your offer on the pair valve in a couple of weeks. I am tied up with the rodeo right now,but if you dont mind i will give you a call and hook up one weekend.
Thanks Scott
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2007, 08:45:47 AM »
The VTX is somewhat a noisy engine.  My bet is that with the windshield you're hearing the reflection of the engine noise.  If you take the shield off it won't be near as loud.

Mind did the same thing.
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Re: Engine noise
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2007, 11:41:25 PM »
Don't forget about the speedo rattle also.  My shield makes it all seem like it's echoing.  Find one and three more pop up!!
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