Can you identify this sound?
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Can you identify this sound?
Has anyone heard this noise before?https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/57323637/creak.mp3
This audio was recorded over the open fuel filler neck on my 07ultra with the tank over ž full. (The metallic click at the beginning and the end is the ignition switch.) The sound is amplified if I take the gas cap off but the sound seems too crisp to have originated in the fuel (fuel pump). Its entirely possible the tank is just amplifying a sound coming from under the tank and I just discovered someone borrowed my stethoscope and probes, making diagnosis difficult. It doesn't happen when Its cold or when hot and shut down for less than about 4 minutes. If it gets hot and sits, the noise happens. It was happening periodically for a week or so about 4 mos / 8k miles ago then stopped for 3 mos. If you know what this is, please let me know!!
This audio was recorded over the open fuel filler neck on my 07ultra with the tank over ž full. (The metallic click at the beginning and the end is the ignition switch.) The sound is amplified if I take the gas cap off but the sound seems too crisp to have originated in the fuel (fuel pump). Its entirely possible the tank is just amplifying a sound coming from under the tank and I just discovered someone borrowed my stethoscope and probes, making diagnosis difficult. It doesn't happen when Its cold or when hot and shut down for less than about 4 minutes. If it gets hot and sits, the noise happens. It was happening periodically for a week or so about 4 mos / 8k miles ago then stopped for 3 mos. If you know what this is, please let me know!!
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I'd experiment with varying levels of fuel in the tank. I'd assume that the noise would be more prominent with a near empty tank. Once you've confirmed that the noise is originating in the tank then the fuel pump becomes the likely suspect. At this point and barring any other symptoms (starting, idling, etc) u might opt to live with it. On the other hand if u begin developing the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive syndrome, remove the pump for inspection/repair/replacement (parts).
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When was the last time your bike was at the dealer? You might want to see if the service department misplaced their clown horn...
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Clown horn, that's funny s!!t right there
, but I agree with the loose mount creating a vibration when kicking on and off.
Kris
, but I agree with the loose mount creating a vibration when kicking on and off. Kris
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