Engine Rattle

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ME 109
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Re: Engine Rattle

Post by ME 109 »

dickvandevelde wrote:Just between this RPM range, 2800 and 2900 RPM under load or not. The noise is in the left front of the motor.
So it will do it when idling, and you can hear it while riding @ 28-2900 rpm?
When I say 'under load' I mean at least half throttle open, going up through the rev range while riding.
Coasting along at said rev range would be similar to idling.

I'm trying to separate a fairing or other fixture rattle, from a big end rattle.

Have you pushed and pulled and prodded everywhere, around the source of the noise while idling at 28-29?

Got crash bars?
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grant81rs
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Re: Engine Rattle

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Gidday Fellas,

Could be the loose change in your pocket...
Cheers, Grant
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daz
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Re: Engine Rattle

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grant81rs wrote:Gidday Fellas,

Could be the loose change in your pocket...
Nice to hear your voice Grant. Thanks for the stickers.

Some folks get rattled over rattles. Some find it lends character.
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