What is that sound?

[MickO]

OK, chaulk this up for a new owner getting to know his bike.

 

When I turn the ignition switch to the "on" position, everything lights up fine... but I also hear a clicking noise for about one second or so. Help a newbie learn more. What is the sound that I am hearing. Thx. in advance.

[KeithR]

I would say its your fuel pump building up pressure.

 

Keith

[stardbog]

Yep As Keith Said Thats Fuel Pump and if you dont hear that noice you are in trouble.

[Tartan Terror]

Yup! Fuel pump.

[Eck]

That is one of the GOOD sounds on this bike..

If you dont hear that sound, I promise you wont be going on a very far ride...

[yamahamer]

I just learned something new...I thought it was carb heaters. when it's cold they tick longer.

[gibvel]

Well, if you don't here it when you haven't ridden for awhile it could be trouble.

If you've just stopped somewhere for an hour or a couple min. you probably won't hear it because you're float bowls will still be full.

[SaltyDawg]

I just learned something new...I thought it was carb heaters. when it's cold they tick longer.

 

Actually for most people when it's cold they don't ride as often and therefore the gas evaporates out of the carb bowels thus causing the fuel pump to stay on longer.

 

BTW save yourself some electrical power and pull the fuse for the carb heaters. I have ridden in 17degree temps with mine disconnected and have noticed no performance difference.