| Author | Message | ||
     Cbrxxblackbird |
Is anybody elses motor really noisy? I am new to Buell and have no idea if this is normal. It sounds like noisy rockers. I have under 3000 miles on it and was told it had its 2500 service checkup. Please advise I don't want to grenade my motor. | ||
| Akbuell |
Unfortunately, noises are really hard to diagnose via computer. The X-1 is a derivation of a 50yr old air-cooled design, so they are somewhat noisy. Lacking other resources, hang around an H-D dealer and listen to various Sportys in the parking lot? | ||
| Rick_a |
If it sounds like rocks are being crunched up under the rocker covers, all is well. All internal combustion motors are a derivative of some older designs but air-cooled will always have more mechanical clatter than liquid cooled designs. | ||
| Sjh |
Do you have the stock air box installed? If not, noises seem to be much louder or amplified with some aftermarket intakes. Have someone who would know take a listen just to confirm you have no serious problems. | ||
| Djkaplan |
Whirring and clicking is normal, sharp 'knocks' are not. | ||
| Cbrxxblackbird |
I found out it is a normal noise I had a Tech listen to it, just a case of the noobie syndrome. | ||
| Mmmi_grad |
mine actually got a little quieter after i changed the rocker box gaskets paper gaskets to the metal ones. But still makes noise when hot. its ok either way. |
