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Noise on start up
- Thread starter ind1mrg
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Do you have any sense from where in the engine the noise is coming from? Front, back, top, bottom, right, left? How long has this been doing it? Does it happen all the time - in the summer, winter? Does it happen only on the first start of the day when the bike sits overnight or does it happen every time, even after a short gas stop?
About the only thing I can think of is engine breather at the front of the engine, or possibly something in that cavity.
About the only thing I can think of is engine breather at the front of the engine, or possibly something in that cavity.
Rear main seal???
Have you just recently had a rear main seal installed? Some of the new ones will squeak a little until they are broken in or warmed up.
What condition are your generator brushes in? At times and under certain conditions they will make a noise similar to squeak or rubbing noise.
Have you just recently had a rear main seal installed? Some of the new ones will squeak a little until they are broken in or warmed up.
What condition are your generator brushes in? At times and under certain conditions they will make a noise similar to squeak or rubbing noise.
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marchyman
Cam Killer
The generator is driven directly by the crank.
The noise comes from the rear middle of the engine. I don't sart and ride this one often but the first time then it's fine from there on\day. Doesn't sound awful just something i don't want to get away from me. The bike has to be 100 % orignal seals and all with no leaks. Sounds a little more than a dry seal but am no expert.
