noise

**maupin81** · 07-28-2010, 07:56 PM

i have just recently noticed that when i get from 38 mph to 47 mph i here a ticking or a rattling sound i thought it was comming from the the motor but im not sure but when i speed up past 47 mph and up it stops so i am wondering if it is just a lose bolt or a screw some where case it runs fine and does not lose any power.

**flitecontrol** · 07-28-2010, 08:35 PM

It's a good idea to periodically go over the bike and tighten any loose bolts, fasteners, etc. I use blue threadlocker on almost everything so it doesn't rattle loose so much.

**cagie** · 07-28-2010, 09:15 PM

A common rattler is the headlight ring... certain RPM vibrations set it off...

**shadetree** · 07-29-2010, 07:33 AM

Mine the one way roller clutch for the starter chain makes noise usually when I run longer distances then take off from a stop, but then it goes away. Only does it soetimes though.

**e.419** · 07-29-2010, 12:49 PM

I had several things that rattle at difrent rpms. the stops on the end of the handle bars, the gas cap, had a couple loose bolts... just had to go through and try to isolate where I thought it was coming from while I was riding and then go back and look for loose things.