Chirping sound when I downshift

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Feb 27, 2008 | 09:41 AM

#11

gman

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

mine did that and it turned out to be the clutch lever rubbing against the housing. a shot of dry lube fixed it.

Feb 27, 2008 | 10:42 AM

#12

socalmoe

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

I think this little guy is pulling on the belt!!!!

Feb 27, 2008 | 11:05 AM

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69z28

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

My clutch lever also chirped,lubed it and it stopped.

Feb 27, 2008 | 11:17 AM

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damcycles

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

Are you running a stock air cleaner? Is it chirping when you accel? There is a rubber hose that comes out of the back of the air cleaner on a stock set up, on others they plug the opening where the hose comes through.Check your hose or plug make sure its not leaking.It's a simple fix if that's it but will drive you nuts trying to find the noise...

Feb 27, 2008 | 11:18 AM

#15

madurodave

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

I had a similar problem - it was the belt tension. I would start there first, before looking st the other areas listed.

Feb 27, 2008 | 12:12 PM

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Gutman

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

hrhawg is correct. A loose belt will trap air in between the splines and belt while upshifting causing the air to compress after shift and "chirp" as the air is forced out. Belt tension is probably loose. Get worse when wet? Definite sign.

Feb 27, 2008 | 01:08 PM

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maxum96

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

Either belt tension or dry clutch lever would be my guess.

Feb 27, 2008 | 02:38 PM

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Daytona Glider

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RE: Chirping sound when I downshift

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Gutman

hrhawg is correct. A loose belt will trap air in between the splines and belt while upshifting causing the air to compress after shift and "chirp" as the air is forced out. Belt tension is probably loose. Get worse when wet? Definite sign.

So does this mean his bike is farting or queafing?