Hey all, new member here. And I have a question.
I have. 2003 intruder 1400, and under mid level RPMs there is an odd noise. It almost sounds like a whirring, or a howling?
At idle, there is nothing. And under hard acceleration, it almost has a "chug" noise to it. Like a real heavy thump.
I have asked a few people about it. The dealership said it was my exhaust. But I am worried it could be something worse, and I really don't want to damage the bike at all.
Odd noise. Piston slap?
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Re: Odd noise. Piston slap?
The are no real mods done to the bike. I added a 12v outlet, but nothing else.
I had the carbs synced last year.
I might go for it again. Thanks.
I had the carbs synced last year.
I might go for it again. Thanks.
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Re: Odd noise. Piston slap?
I would also not lug the engine. These are higher revving engines (than say an HD... less so than a GSX), so if you are putting along at a low RPM and then hammer it.... you can get noise as well.Connal wrote:Hey all, new member here. And I have a question.
And under hard acceleration, it almost has a "chug" noise to it. Like a real heavy thump.
Scott
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Re: Odd noise. Piston slap?
Thanks scooter, I will keep that in mind. I think the noise is coming from the transmission? I noticed that it only makes the noise in gear.
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Re: Odd noise. Piston slap?
It's normal so don't worry. Straight cut gears are naturally noisy.
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