| Author | Message | ||
     Ulyscol |
Just started happening or I just started to notice it. When I am cruising in 3rd at around 3000-3500rpm and get on the throttle without downshifting I here a grinding/rattling sound coming from the front of the bike. It is a strange sound almost like a ball bearing rattling around in a metal can, but like a grinding at the same time (bad description sorry). I can't quite pinpoint the source and I can't get it to happen every time. Anyone have any ideas??? | ||
| Greenman44 |
I don't know if the horn is an issue with your bike being a 08'? Mine was fixed when I bought it so I don't know what it sounds like. Is there anybody to give a description of what that sounds like pre-fix? Just a thought to start with. Shawn | ||
| Ulyscol |
I was thinking it was something up in the flyscreen area but I can really find anything loose up there. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Could be loose head bearings. Mine made the same noise and became evident when the front rotor began to pulse. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
You can also check the back of the flyscreen. If it has a half moon scrape mark in the center, it's your horn. | ||
| Froggy |
It might be the horn hitting the flyscreen, you might see some rub marks on the flyscreen from the horn hitting it if that is the cause. Take it for a quick spin without the flyscreen and see if it still happens | ||
| Ulyscol |
Could it be the exhaust servo? I just tested it, it cycled but sounded a little clunky. Is there a specific time or rpm that it does its thing. Thanks, I will ride minus the fly screen and see what happens. | ||
| Mark_weiss |
Also take a look at the pin from the fork lock. Mark in Arizona | ||
| Paul56 |
Worn out front engine mount will cause a rattle, though mine was usually below 3k and didn't include any grinding noise. |
