new noise, need help

[berg]

I have the common chirp, now I have a new sound at or above 70 it sounds like an old ford truck rear noise or a cement mixer . The dealer said it was the rear greased and realigned shafts. Noise a bit better but still there it actually sounds as if it from the front but hard to tell. On a curve when leaning it is louder . Can anyone provide any suggestions, is this common and is it safe ? 2006 rstd with 9000 miles . Thanks for any info you can provide.

[bobbyduck]

Hello,

 

As my clutch basket sound progressed, it did very similar to what you describe. It began as an annoyance and turned into a screamer.

 

New "I" basket fixed it. Mostly.

 

Does it match engine speed in 4th and 5th, or does it stay the same after shifting from 4th to 5th?

 

If it matches engine speed, it's on the input side of the trans, probably clutch basket.

 

If it matches road speed after shifting 4th to 5th, it's on the output side like drive shaft / pumpkin etc.

 

Good Luck!

[BradT]

Sounds like it can tire noise. Are they the original tires ? If yes when changes to new noise should go away.

 

Brad

[SaltyDawg]

I agree sounds like brickstones are going.

[flb_78]

It's the tires if it only howls through the turns. The tread is starting to cup. Nothing dangerous or anything to be worried about.

[shooter3001]

I have the common chirp, now I have a new sound at or above 70 it sounds like an old ford truck rear noise or a cement mixer . The dealer said it was the rear greased and realigned shafts. Noise a bit better but still there it actually sounds as if it from the front but hard to tell. On a curve when leaning it is louder . Can anyone provide any suggestions, is this common and is it safe ? 2006 rstd with 9000 miles . Thanks for any info you can provide.

Sounds like the stock Bridgestone tires to me also.

[berg]

Thank you all very much it sounds like the tires , the more I listen the more I agree !!!! Thanks

[Venturous Randy]

Thank you all very much it sounds like the tires , the more I listen the more I agree !!!! Thanks

 

Try going into a curve and pulling the clutch in and let it go back to idle. This may isolate the noise more, and I suspect tires also.

RandyA

[jeepster]

I have the same problem. When I shift my weight so the bike weaves from left to right and vice versa I get this howl. It is loudest when leaning to the left. Took it to dealer and he thought noise was coming from the rear end. He said he will tear it down and see what is causing this. I'm just wondering if it isn't tires. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

[Rick Haywood]

I have the same problem. When I shift my weight so the bike weaves from left to right and vice versa I get this howl. It is loudest when leaning to the left. Took it to dealer and he thought noise was coming from the rear end. He said he will tear it down and see what is causing this. I'm just wondering if it isn't tires. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

 

My tires do it also. I have new e3 Dunlaps and knew this might be a problem but I like the bike better with these tires verses the Avon tires