Engine Noise Driving Me Crazy!!!
#51
05-07-2011, 09:41 AM
#52
05-07-2011, 09:53 AM
Just thought I would give a quick update. Took the bike out last night with the new tach and it seemed to really help me knowing exactly what rpm the bike was at. As long as I kept the rpms about 2 grand no noise but as soon as they dropped to 1900-1800 the ticking/pinging would start. So, definately running the motor over 2 g's from now on.
#53
05-07-2011, 11:12 AM
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#55
05-07-2011, 11:27 AM
I think you are being way too dramatic with that. It won't kill a motor to run like that, just not living up to it's potential, or running it efficiently. I would imagine better gas mileage would also be a result of running it in the sweet spot as well.
BWhahahaha.. Well. It was meant to scare them to keep the revs up on their bike. 
#57
05-07-2011, 11:46 AM
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05-07-2011, 12:17 PM
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05-11-2011, 02:18 PM
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Pinging when you roll hard on the throttle is called a spark knock and it's because you're running too lean. With a power commander and modified exhaust/air intake, go get a good dyno tune and you'll stop pinging... You can add all the oil additives you want or run at whatever rpm you want, but that won't fix your problem.