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Old 04-15-2014, 11:49 PM
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Default Fairing buzzing or am I nuts?

This is my first bike with a fairing so I don't know if it's normal. My fairing buzzes from vibration. I notice it most 1st-3rd gears. After that I don't know if it smooths out or just can't hear it over the wind. Had the dealer looked at it and they stuck another zip tie on the hidden antenna. Also I'm also pretty sure it's crooked. The right seems closer than the left. Am I crazy? I don't want to tell the dealer tomorrow when I take it in for my 1k and just sound like some silly woman that is whining.
 
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My first fairing bike too, I don't notice buzzing but do hear a lot of squeaks and rattles esp on rougher roads. Maybe after I get rid of the stock exhaust I won't hear them anymore.
 
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First glance, thought my fairing misaligned when new, but handle bars not centered properly. Too close, contacting fairing at one side. Also had a rattle from one of the speakers at bass tones. Had both taken care of first service.
 
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Air vent on mine 2014 SGS rattles when it is open
 
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Originally Posted by glennwood
Air vent on mine 2014 SGS rattles when it is open

I've discovered this too. It happens between about 2100-2400 RPM, and it's annoying in the lower gears. I have concluded that in higher gears it becomes less noticeable for two reasons, 1) because there is a lot more ambient noise, and 2) because the increased airflow through the vent helps hold the flap a bit more steady.

I am considering placing some very thin snippets of a rubberized tape on the top side of the vent flap to see if it quiets the buzz.
 
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Old 04-16-2014, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkStar07
I've discovered this too. It happens between about 2100-2400 RPM, and it's annoying in the lower gears. I have concluded that in higher gears it becomes less noticeable for two reasons, 1) because there is a lot more ambient noise, and 2) because the increased airflow through the vent helps hold the flap a bit more steady.

I am considering placing some very thin snippets of a rubberized tape on the top side of the vent flap to see if it quiets the buzz.
Have You noticed when You open the vent that the air is hotter than opening vent on previous bikes?Makes Me want to keep it closed and let water cooling do its job!
 
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I had the buzzing with the 10" Windsplitter. Ended up giving it to a friend. Are you running the stock shield?
 
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2014 SG, 230 miles, I have the buzz, think it is from the vent, but not 100% sure. Dealer will look at it once I get to 1000 miles.
 
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I hear it also but always thought it was one of the air flaps on my helmet. Hmmm
 
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Originally Posted by SoZoomMe
I had the buzzing with the 10" Windsplitter. Ended up giving it to a friend. Are you running the stock shield?
Yup. I'm not very tall so it seems fine.
 


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