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  1. M

    2019 RT: Engine Squeal when clutch is pulled in low gears.

    Hope ya’ll can give me a bit of insight. I’m in a road trip out to Colorado right now and I have as what I can best describe as a “engine squeal” that has appeared. It’s rhythmic, sounds almost like how a loose belt on a car would sound. I hear it when I have the clutch pulled on gears 1-3 at...
  2. M

    Rattling noise from front of bike

    Hello everyone. I'm hoping someone can help me diagnose a strange noise from the front of my 2013 K1600GTL. It is a metallic "rattling" sound that is driving me crazy. It handles and brakes just fine, and a casual inspection has revealed no obvious damage. I've put it up on the centre stand...
  3. K7GLE

    '00 1100 RT noise - headlamp??

    All - Not oilhead specific, but I'm not sure how to cross-post. I posted some time ago about a strange noise coming from my fuel tank after a filter change...a gurgle that lasted as long as the fuel pump spin-up. That seemed to go away when the tank was full so I quit worrying about it (well...
    • K7GLE
    • Thread
    • fan noise whining
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Oilheads
  4. J

    2016 f800gsa newbie going deaf and broke over Wind Noise

    Hi, I'm a new BMW owner as of July. Love the bike but, unfortunately, the wind noise at highway speeds is deafening. My head hurts and ears ring for hours after a ride. I'm 6' 175 lbs with a stock seat and stock windshield. I've tried the following in order: $600+ Schuberth C3 helmet...
    • jacart
    • Thread
    • noise turbulence wind windscreen windshield
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: F-Twins
  5. L

    '96 1100 GS Grinding at Idle

    So I'm riding my bike back from the dealer after a Hall sensor replacement and I hear this grinding noise--like what you would hear if someone was crunching the gears while shifting a manual trans car. I pull in the clutch but the noise doesn't go away. I pull off the road and stop the motor...
    • lee2ray
    • Thread
    • 1100gs grinding noise idle noise
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Oilheads
  6. M

    85 K100RT Cooling Fan - Repair or Replace?

    To repair or replace the cooling fan motor? I've narrowed down the new "noise" on my 85 K100 RT to the cooling fan. I would describe it as a rattly vibration or squeal, but I'm not sure that truly describes the sound. I've attempted to share a video of the sound so that you can judge for...
  7. TravellingTartar

    BMW Motorrad communicator problem - noise

    Hi all. Two riders. Two helmets. Both brand new Schuberth C3 Pro. Both with brand new BMW communicators. All works perfectly except for one problem. My wife hears me perfectly when we talk. I, on the other hand, hear her perfectly from 0 to about 25mph at which point I get a permanent...
    • TravellingTartar
    • Thread
    • communication microphone noise schuberth wind noise
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Gear
  8. M

    squealing from front brake at low speeds normal? 2005 R1200GS

    The front brake of the R1200GS I have squeals as I slow down, at say, < 15mph. Is that normal? I checked the pads and they look like they have plenty of wear left in them. Thanks!
    • MasterChiefmas
    • Thread
    • 2005 brakes noise r1200gs
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Hexheads/Camheads
  9. 2

    R1200RT engine noise

    I am new to BMW motorcycles having just purchased a new 2009 R1200RT. I traded in my Harley Dyna Wide Glide. I just love the R1200RT. I have put 1,000 miles on it and I haven't even received my license plate yet from the DMV. I took my bike in at 600 miles for it's first service and when I asked...
    • 2000expilot
    • Thread
    • boxer engine knock noise ping
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Hexheads/Camheads
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