fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2011 Hello everyone, I come in need of some help. I recently purchased (3 months ago) a 99 RSV with 2k miles. She was mostly stored, when i brought her home i did a complete oils, plugs, and fluid flush. She runs great, but now at almost 5k miles its now making an interesting noise / rattle when you let off the throttle. Listen to the file title rattle.mp3. It makes the noise when the engine is warm, not so much when it's cold. Could it need a valve adjustment? The other audio file is what she sounds like when cold. Not sure if its the right noise or not, but that's the way she sounds. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted June 30, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 30, 2011 First of all, welcome to the site and enjoy the Venture. I'm not hearing the noise, may be my computer, but I doubt very seriously you would be needing a valve job with only 5,000 mi on that bike. Hopefully someone with more knowledge and better computer speakers will jump in here and help. Good luck. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted June 30, 2011 First of all, welcome to the site and enjoy the Venture. I'm not hearing the noise, may be my computer, but I doubt very seriously you would be needing a valve job with only 5,000 mi on that bike. Hopefully someone with more knowledge and better computer speakers will jump in here and help. Good luck. Carl Thanks for your prompt response and the welcome. The noise is very subtle, you almost have to listen for it, or it could be my imagination. I hope that is the latter one ;-) So far I love the bike, it took a bit to get used to, especially coming from a line of crotch rockets. At first I thoght that there was something wrong with the tranny because the shifting was loud and clunky, then the dealer told me it was normal, then he mentioned that the shifting will not be as precise as the one on a crotch rocket. That put my mind at ease. Anyways enough with the yammering, again thanks for the help. Fabio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted June 30, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 30, 2011 I dont hear any unusual noises when i listen to that, it sounds like a typical, 1300cc 4 valve per cylinder yammie V-4. I cant see how you would need valves adjusted with such a small amount of mileage on that unit, but a carb Sync might be a good idea to even things out if its been sitting around. I would also give it a good dose of Seafoam (about 1/3 can in a tank of fuel) to clean carbs and get that varnish out. My bike always feels silky smooth after a carbs synch and feels a bit buzzy before. (if that makes sense) i can feel the vibrations in my footpegs if its out of sunch. brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 30, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 30, 2011 Its the lobing sound. sounds like you need a a carb synch. Synch them up. How many miles. It may be time for your valve adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 30, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 30, 2011 Welcome to the fourm If it's been sitting that long there may be some sludge buildup also, I would go ahead and do everything mentioned above plus change your oil and filter again. I have two 99's and love them both I belive you will enjoy yours. I am curious how much you paid for a 99 with only 2K on the clock? When you get a chance post a couple pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 30, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2011 DITTO what has been said so far.... sounds fairly normal from those sound clips. Is that 5k miles after you changed the oil? Run some seafoam thru it... burn a whole tank of gas with the seafoam added. Don't be afraid to open it up on the hwy. This will clean things out real good. Then... Sync the carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you all so much for all of your responses. I paid $5,000 for the bike, I just came across it too, I was looking for a KLR650 and found this thing. I could not pass it up. It's the Bordeaux Red/Shimmering Silver one. I love it!!!! Such a fun bike to ride! As far as maintenance, I replace the oil and filter at 1,998 miles, cleaned and synched the carbs, along with the replacement of all the other fluids, including clutch and brakes fluids. Then I replaced the oil and filter again at around 3,500 miles. I have not ran Seafoam through the bike, I'll do that today. Thank all of you for the piece of mind and the confidence. I called the local dealer and to have the valves checked is $499. Does anyone is Sacramento want to get together and have a valve check party? Again thanks to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 30, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you all so much for all of your responses. I paid $5,000 for the bike, I just came across it too, I was looking for a KLR650 and found this thing. I could not pass it up. It's the Bordeaux Red/Shimmering Silver one. I love it!!!! Such a fun bike to ride! QUOTE] The best Color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 30, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 30, 2011 Hey fabioz ... yanno, we have rules around here ... this whole thread is USELESS ... WOW ... are you kidding me?? a 1999 (did I read it right?) with only 2,000 miles on it?? Some guys have ALL the LUCK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted June 30, 2011 Hey fabioz ... yanno, we have rules around here ... this whole thread is USELESS ... WOW ... are you kidding me?? a 1999 (did I read it right?) with only 2,000 miles on it?? Some guys have ALL the LUCK!! No joke!!! Thank you Craigslist! Pics are to come rather quickly:) Thanks again. Fabio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted June 30, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 30, 2011 Welcome to the nut house. There's a few nuts loose in your area there..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted June 30, 2011 As promised, here are some pictures of the baby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 30, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 30, 2011 Very nice and only 2K on it, you stole that bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 30, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 30, 2011 WOW ... and it still has the factory warning label on the tank!! (and I thought I did good when I got mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TARHEEL RIDER Posted June 30, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 30, 2011 Very nice bike, looks brand new. By the way, you have the 2nd best color, the best is the 09 seashell and raven................. Enjoy it:Venture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share #17 Posted June 30, 2011 sure it is... . I suppose that you guys don't think I should do anything with the valves right? I'll look at the carb synch tonight again to make sure they're accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB-1 Posted June 30, 2011 Share #18 Posted June 30, 2011 Actually, if the truth be told, which is very rare around here, the Midnight is the best, fastest, and most reliable model! BTW; I didn't hear any unusual noises in either of your recordings, and no, the valves don't need to be adjusted yet. I believe the book calls for an adjustment at 28,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabioz84 Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted June 30, 2011 Actually, if the truth be told, which is very rare around here, the Midnight is the best, fastest, and most reliable model! BTW; I didn't hear any unusual noises in either of your recordings, and no, the valves don't need to be adjusted yet. I believe the book calls for an adjustment at 28,000 miles. It's the chrome that make it faster eh? Again thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB-1 Posted June 30, 2011 Share #20 Posted June 30, 2011 It's the chrome that make it faster eh? Again thank you! Yep, and the studs on the seats:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted June 30, 2011 Share #21 Posted June 30, 2011 If you get to know Condor in the Sacramento area, he may be able to give you some local pointers on the bike and who is good or not good to deal with. He has several old bikes and also has a 99, but his is silver. Better yet, make the ride up to Cody WY at the end of July and let us all see your bike and we can all help you spend your money on safety chrome. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted June 30, 2011 Share #22 Posted June 30, 2011 I wonder if this bike has this mod on it. Read the attached and check it out. Easy to reverse btw. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=501 All the other tips are very sound as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 30, 2011 Share #23 Posted June 30, 2011 WOW!!! Just like having a brand new one!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 30, 2011 Share #24 Posted June 30, 2011 Yep, saw that bike late last year. The seller had it out in front of a house just down from my daughter and son-in-laws in Antelope. Very out-of-the-crate clean. Sea Foam and a good run to Cody will take care of all the strange noises. He11 it ain't even broken in yet.... I'm over in Carmichael, and you're welcome to drop in and talk bike anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globewalker Posted June 30, 2011 Share #25 Posted June 30, 2011 I also have an odd rattle / clanging noise occasionally when I first take off at low speeds.. but I couldn't hear it or anything odd in your audio clips. Mine is inconsistent that I cant duplicate it to record it. I can't tell where its coming from because I only hear from one ear so sense of direction is affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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