| Author | Message | ||
     Rr_eater |
Gonna get flamed, but got to ask anyway.......... My fuel pump, in my opinion and friends as well, seems to be AWEFULL loud! To give you an idea, you can hear it over the engine while the bike is running most of the time!! Then other times, it will not make more then a little zzzzzzzzzzz Most of the time however, it SEAMS horendously loud, and should I be concerned??? I know its a wierd one guys, but help a brother out. what do yours sound like, as I do not believe this is normal, and everytime I go to the dealer, it naturally wont do it!! Thanks in advance Bruce | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
How full is the tank when its really loud? | ||
| Rr_eater |
Full, empty, it does not matter at all. Like I said, most of the time it is loud, very rarely it remains "normal" sounding. Bruce | ||
| Aztec12r |
I hear a high pitched "whining" noise when the bike is running most of the time. Didn't used to hear it... started about 500 miles ago (2800 mi total). No performance difference... just that noise. | ||
| Rr_eater |
Im talking about a growling-whizz noise when you flip the kill switch on prior to starting it. Then the noise continues afterstart up, and is audible most of the time. PLease guys, open to opinions. Want to know if I should get the dealer actually involved or not. Bruce | ||
| M1combat |
Mine was fine when I bought it and then about 3K miles it got louder... It got quieter again at about 7000... | ||
| Johnk3 |
mine is loud as hell too. I switched to D&D pipes... | ||
| Rr_eater |
So, experts, would you say loud is normal then? LMK Bruce | ||
| Ronwilson |
Yep, normal.... | ||
| Rr_eater |
Its just kinda wild when your buddies turn around and all go "what the F#(& is that?" Bruce | ||
| Bryguy269 |
mine is really loud sometimes too (xb12r) and other times it's pretty quiet, i actually thought about askin the dealer about it but it functions properly so i blew it off | ||
| Xb9srider |
Mine did that. Dealer replaced under warranty (approx. 1500 miles). New one did it too. Not all the time, but often enough. Dealer called Buell, they said it's normal. I don't like it though. Still does it some at 3500 miles. Mark  Never Give Up! (Message edited by XB9SRider on September 21, 2004) | ||
| Dj_rider |
after u ride the bike a while, it will get quiet...mine has  | ||
| Court |
>>>should I be concerned??? No | ||
| Aydenxb9 |
When others question what that noise is, I tell them it's the nuclear accelerator spooling up! | ||
| Jomomma |
Mine is loud when I first start it up but seems to be OK after riding for a while. I noticed this after I installed the Race ECM. | ||
| Tikiman1 |
It's the Flux Capacitor, Fluxing. | ||
| Stealthxb |
Just the Wheat Rocket prepping for take-off! | ||
| Glitch |
I can hear mine over the race kit muffler on cold mornings. Minimalist design makes it so you can hear everything. Plus it's a high volume pump. Since your so worried about what your friends say about the fuel pump, what do they say about your After Cooler (fan) when you turn off the bike?  | ||
| Kowpow225 |
Mine has done that since the day I bought it but its nothing to be concerned about. I noticed that it's significantly louder when it's cold especially right as you flip on the key before you start it. Is that what you're talking about? | ||
| Glitch |
Is that what you're talking about? Yep. And also while the bike is running until it gets warmed up. | ||
| Tucsonxb9s |
Only two things I can think of that'll cure your problem. Ear plugs and twisty roads!  | ||
| Glitch |
Amen Brother! | ||
| Ted |
The fan on mine ,covers up the pump noise ! | ||
| Glitch |
After cooler Ted, after cooler. | ||
| Rr_eater |
YOU GUYS ARE TOO MUCH!! Thanks everyone, just looking for self assurance was all. Fluxing huh, like that one..... Bruce | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
You know, after 10,000 mi. it just becomes part of the bike. I don't notice it anymore. It seems to have quieted down with the miles too. | ||
| Glitch |
You know, after 10,000 mi. it just becomes part of the bike. So what you're sayin' is... RIDE! | ||
| Aztec12r |
I didn't know this but thought it was interesting ... the new '05 lineup uses a different (new) fuel pump according to my dealer. It's not one of those things they advertise I guess but I saw the sheet Buell sent the dealer and that's what it said. Has anyone else heard the new "sx" charge up? It is quieter but I would doubt it works any better. | ||
| Spike |
Quick note on the '05 fuel pump- it's not in all of the '05 models. It's a running change that's supposed to start with the September production. Early '05s still have the 'old' fuel pump. I'm still waiting to see an XB built in September so I can hear the difference. Mike | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Yea, what Glitch said I said what was what I meant to say... LOL |
