Why is my motorbike making a rattling noise?
Your common rattle is generally some loose external component where a fastener has gone adrift and just needs to be tightened up or a new fastener put in. New clicks, rattles or ticking sounds may be indicators of things having more clearance than they should as a product of normal wear—often able to be adjusted.
Why does my bike make a clacking noise when I idle?
Has Been making clacking noise that sounds like it is coming from lower end when I let it idle but when I pull in the clutch it stops, clutch or compensater? Bike runs great should I be worried or take to dealer any ideas. Thought I read someone had a similar problem but could not find the th tread.
What does it mean when your motorcycle makes weird noises?
If odd new noises, sounds or vibrations are afoot, something probably is wrong, and in quite a number of cases, those sounds may be a warning. While a brand new motorcycle may sound the alarm with the same kind of odd sounds, these noises may be more likely to occur if you ride a vintage or high-mileage motorcycle.
Why do I hear clunks on my bike?
You’ll often find that after riding your bike for a while or in harsh conditions these noises start to creep in. Areas to check if you’re hearing these noises would be: Another common noise that sounds a bit scarier (with good reason) is a clunk or clatter. This noise should scare you because it generally means something on your bike is loose!
Why does my bike make a strange noise when I rotate the wheel?
In this case, it may be present very noticeably when the bike is first being moved around or the rear wheel is rotated on the center stand. Lubrication of the chain may make the sound diminish or even disappear, but it may be a harbinger of early chain failure, even after it is silenced by lubrication.
Where does the ticking noise come from on a motorcycle?
Usually cam chain noise is loudest on deceleration with the bike in gear and the throttle closed, but can still be heard on the gas. Exhaust leak “ticking” is usually worse at idle and low throttle inputs.
Why does my motorbike engine make a noise when I start it?
Start out by listening at different points around the engine, like the cylinder head valve caps, or the camchain tensioner mechanism. An engine will often sound noisy on start-up because components aren’t under load, the engine is cold and the oil hasn’t warmed up and started circulating freely.
Why does my car make a knocking noise when I idle?
Loose torque converter-to-flywheel or flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts will sound similar to bearing knock. This condition produces several raps during quick acceleration on a free running engine. Depending on the idle smoothness, when the transaxle is in gear, the noise may or may not appear.
What kind of noise does a Harley Davidson make?
Please check out this video and tell me what you think. This is not my bike but it is the same exact whining noise that my bike makes. This noise is present in neutral or in gear, with the clutch engaged or disengaged doesn’t matter.