Thom Posted August 1, 2007 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2007 my lower case whines at 3000rpm , it do's not make a dif. what gear it is in . is it a 1st gen thing ? thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted August 1, 2007 Share #2 Posted August 1, 2007 My 89 does the same thing, more so on deceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted August 1, 2007 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2007 My 84 does it but I'd describe it as more of a chirp like a bag full of crickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted August 1, 2007 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2007 It is basically square cut gears in a Yamaha. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyventure Posted August 1, 2007 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2007 my '89 does it too. it can be pretty loud at times. I find myself now running a gear up from I normally would due to my cruiser background. I notice mine from around 3000 - 3300 rpm. if I ride there I turn my stereo up more then all is fine in my noggin. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted August 1, 2007 Share #6 Posted August 1, 2007 I had the same thing on my '85. It seemed to come in around 90 km/h. I believe the rpms were around 3000. It would only do that right around those rpm's so either I'd go faster or slower or change gear. It was more evident in 4th & 5th than lower gears. It bugged the bejeesus out of me. My current ride ('87) doesn't do that at all but it does have a "grinding/chirping/whining" kinda sound on deceleration. I had my '85 for 5 years and never could get used to that noise. Now, with my '87, I'm learning to just ignore this sound I'm hearing and ride...ride...ride! Planning on rippin her apart this winter and check everything over and fix whatever needs fixing....etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted August 1, 2007 thanks every body , 1 less thing to worry about before goin to tail of the dragon III thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted August 2, 2007 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2007 Is it mainly the primary drive gears that make noise? (Mine does it too, BTW.) Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted August 2, 2007 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2007 Some more some less but it does seem common. Maybe the oil used is somewhat of the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted August 2, 2007 Share #10 Posted August 2, 2007 mine does it too and the local dealer said it was typical of the 1st gen but he claimed it had to do with the alternator' that it was normal and nothing to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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