I have been experiencing a sort of loud 'click' or also described by another as 'take up' noise. Only when from stationary moving off, this sound comes from my left foot area, clutch area. Have been told that when I change chain and sprockets it should go away, but until then I can't be certain, and experience it all the time, anyone else? whats your verdict?
Another strange noise I have only just encountered in the last few weeks is a 'howling' coming from the front always at the same speed of 62-65 kmh. Perhaps under de acceleration and perhaps whilst banking to the side, havent pin pointed it yet. One has said its the tyres, whats your opinion? and anyone else hear it?
Volvi,
I have had the same noise moving from a standstill since new, the bike has 19K on it now. Through various services I've asked and haven't as yet had a reasonable answer, but there haven't been any problems so I assume all is ok. Can't be the chain and sprockets, as I said had the noise from new. Isn't that torque limiter thingy is it?? whatever the hell it's called...
The howl you mention sounds like tyre noise. Again I had the same thing when the original Bridgey got a little tired but the noise went away with the new Metz'
Frost'
g'day,
that howling noise sounds like the front tyre. Mine started doing it when i lean down to the right straight after a pul a VERY slight flat spot in it.
Cheers,
Jes
mine also started that howling noise leaning into turns after i fitted dunlops front and rear, but doesn't do it on bt's at all,,
cheers
les
I have the howling noise when banking left or right ... must be a tyre thing ...
Frosty, about that clicking noise from standstill....I changed the clutch fluid just coz it looked very dirty, and when I removed the fluid it sure was grubby, and that noise has decreased dramatically, though not alltogether. Seems it may have something to do with the clutch operation down below. Let me know your verdict.
Volvi
Now that you mention the fluid, mine has been grubby for quite awhile to. There is a marked difference between the brake and clutch fluid when looking through the viewing glass, so you may be right. Some time ago, I mentioned this to the workshop but they didn't seem too concerned. I have a couple of days off so might change it and see how things go. Will let you know.
On clutches, any idea how long theu are supposed to last? I realise how you ride and all that but mine still seems ok but the lever is getting further out when it engages. The bike has mid 20's on the clock.
Cheers.
Frost
I have a howling noise behind me!!
Its my wife anytime I go over 120kmh!!!
G`day all,
I have tried the vibrating screen fix and it worked completely for me
here is the text I downloaded from "Martins site"
The screen is secured to the fairing by 2 screws near the mirror. Taking the securing nut out was easy, using the standard toolkit but the rubber bit is another story. The rubber bit is NOT a washer. It's a plastic tube that has a lump in the middle. The holding nut is moulded inside this tube. You must pull out the tube washer before taking the screen off, its about 1.5 cm long. When the nut is tightened the rubber compresses hence tightening the screen.
Anyway, once the tube washer is taken out, the screen can be pulled off by sitting on the seat and pulling it towards you. Once out of the fairing you will see the recessed edges of the screen that slots into the fairing. I used electrical tape to over ALL the edges (at least 2 layers). Don't use too much or you'll be able to see the tape when the screen is inserted back and the fit will be really tight and the securing nut will not be able to be screwed back in. Make sure ALL the edges have been covered or the screen will vibrate in a different place.
Once completed insert the screen back into the fairing aligning the securing holes. The tube washer can then be inserted back in. You may find this difficult because when you try to push the tube in the lump expands making the tube wider hence too big. The secret is to loosely put the bolt into the tube and nut place it into the fairing hole and with the hex-tool from the top and push the tube in. If aligned correctly the tube goes in without any effort. Why, put placing the bolt in and pushing from the top expands the tube, making it thinner, the lump in the middle flattens out ! Tighten the screen and go for a test spin. hopefully if you've taped the right areas on the screen the vibration should disappear. Well, it worked for me !
Regards Brian
VOLVI
i had cloudy clutch fluid and when i took it back to the dealer he thought it might be something to do with heat build up :) but who know`s the dealer could just be trying to get me of his back :evil
G'day all.
To those who were experiencing a sortove a cluncking noise from the front end of the bike, stick your hand up behind the headlight and push the steering dampner up let it drop. if yours drops with a clunk, thats the culprit.
I pulled my fairings off on the weekend and zip tied the wireing and taped up the air ducts which looked like they were moving around and making noises aswell which quietened down the bike over bumps quite considerably.
hope it works 4 u all.
JEs
Hi All,
I'm having trouble with noises too, mine seem to sound like a bit of a screech from the front everytime i'm about 300-500m from a standstill and putting the front wheel down at around 140 kays , any ideas........
I found the cause to the dirty cluch fluid.
i was about to go out for a sunday ride this morning
and found that i had no clutch fluid in the reservoir
which had recently been very black.
After checking all the cluch line i decided to strip down
the clutch release cylinder.
There was a massive build up of road gunk in there mixed with old fluid,the oil seal was badly pitted and a fair amount of wear on the cylinder walls.I guess small contaminents had got past the seal and into the oil.Its now all stiped down and clean again after using metal polish
on the cylinder and i now have to wait for the dealer to open tommorrow and order a new seal.Thats another week of no riding and now the weather`s just got good over here.
I would follow the advice of some of the links above that I posted, especially the 'milk bottle top' trick, in order to prevent further build up. I havent dont it as yet, but have too one day.
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