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Aug 17, 2011 | 12:26 AM

#11

ke5rbd

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From: Monroe, Louisiana

Use the stethoscope and if you can't pin point something turn the radio up or install louder exhaust. Just kidding good luck.

Aug 17, 2011 | 06:26 AM

#12

dohadex

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From: Panama City, FL

I feel a little better now knowing I'm not the only one with an engine that makes a ticking/tapping sound. Damn those quiet pipes! lol!

Aug 17, 2011 | 06:33 AM

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nutsandbolts5212

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From: Shitcago, Illinois

I also have that ticking sound on my 09 RKC, read in another forum it could have something to do with the front caliper, but not sure. I know when I hit 4th gear or greater the engine has this slight "washing machine" sound like the motor is "agitating"! Not sure, may try that stethascope thing, if I spelled that right!

Aug 17, 2011 | 06:49 AM

#14

Twistabister

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From: Bucks County PA

Just ride... The engine is mechanical, its gonna make noise.. especially valve train noise.. the 96 is notorious for it..

Aug 17, 2011 | 12:05 PM

#15

K00LJerk

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exhaust heat shields cow bells general engine expansion and contracting etc... bikes are just noisy

Aug 17, 2011 | 12:10 PM

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Jackie Paper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nutsandbolts5212

when I hit 4th gear or greater the engine has this slight "washing machine" sound like the motor is "agitating"! Not sure, may try that stethascope thing, if I spelled that right!

Let me know how this works out? Hope you didn't look how I spelled it.

Aug 24, 2011 | 11:26 AM

#17

Rickr01

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Turned out to be a loose primary chain. I'm definately not a fan of an automatic chain tensioner that allows the chain to hit the case slightly before finally ratcheting up. Nor am I a fan of having to run the RPM's up in low gear and hammer the brakes several time to tighten it up if it doesn't tighten up itself. I've heard that in some cases these things also over tighten the chain as well. Bet thats not good for the bearings side load. When I change out my Comp sprocket this winter I think I'm going to replace the adjuster with a Hayden version.