Funny Noises - Are they normal?
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Funny Noises - Are they normal?
1. ever since I had an energy one clutch installed about 3,000 miles ago I often get a squeal or a squeak on mildly aggressive take offs, I first thought it was the tire breaking loose but now I don't think so, I think it's the clutch itself, has anyone else experienced this with a racing clutch and what does that mean? My stock clutch never did that.
2.Also my bike has always made a funny sound when it gets really hot,, on hard take offs I get a pinging/cracking sound out of the motor, sounds like the top end on the forward cylinder.. it can basically only be heard when you put your ear close to the motor,, it's always done this but has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal?
thanks
2.Also my bike has always made a funny sound when it gets really hot,, on hard take offs I get a pinging/cracking sound out of the motor, sounds like the top end on the forward cylinder.. it can basically only be heard when you put your ear close to the motor,, it's always done this but has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal?
thanks
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#2,, that doesn't sound good, I always run 93 octane, it only does this when it's really hot in a lot of city driving in warm weather, nevers does it on the highway.. but it doesn't sound nice. it's like a crack sound followed by a ping.
crack-ping, crack-Ping,, and it's about the frequency of the engine rpm,,, and it's always done this, so I think if it were something major then it would have already blown up. Maybe I need to adjust clutch just to make sure it's okay.
Last edited by 06Sporty75; 05-18-2014 at 12:12 AM.
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As far as the Ping noise. I'm not certain. Just throwing my two cents. Most sportys are a dual fire system. Meaning the spark plugs fire at the same time. When it's hot and the cylinder is in a period of its cycle where it's not firing it could have a slight pre detonation due to the heat in the cylinder.
That could be the noise your hearing. Do you hear it when the engine is cold?
That could be the noise your hearing. Do you hear it when the engine is cold?
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Thinking about it more. It could also be a timing issue. Or a jet issue. Any upgrades to the exhaust or intake?
Another cause of pre detonation could be from carbon build up. Could try running some sea foam through your fuel to get rid of it. I'm a big believer in sea foam. I've also heard of some people misting water through the intake with the bike running. Theory is the steam helps break down carbon buildup. But if it were me I'd try to sea foam it first. Dump half a can in your full gas tank and go out for a long ride.
Another cause of pre detonation could be from carbon build up. Could try running some sea foam through your fuel to get rid of it. I'm a big believer in sea foam. I've also heard of some people misting water through the intake with the bike running. Theory is the steam helps break down carbon buildup. But if it were me I'd try to sea foam it first. Dump half a can in your full gas tank and go out for a long ride.
Last edited by Iarecobra; 05-28-2015 at 03:29 AM.
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1. ever since I had an energy one clutch installed about 3,000 miles ago I often get a squeal or a squeak on mildly aggressive take offs, I first thought it was the tire breaking loose but now I don't think so, I think it's the clutch itself, has anyone else experienced this with a racing clutch and what does that mean? My stock clutch never did that.
2.Also my bike has always made a funny sound when it gets really hot,, on hard take offs I get a pinging/cracking sound out of the motor, sounds like the top end on the forward cylinder.. it can basically only be heard when you put your ear close to the motor,, it's always done this but has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal?
thanks
2.Also my bike has always made a funny sound when it gets really hot,, on hard take offs I get a pinging/cracking sound out of the motor, sounds like the top end on the forward cylinder.. it can basically only be heard when you put your ear close to the motor,, it's always done this but has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal?
thanks
OBSERVATION:
So in the end no resolution to this problem of a squeaky clutch on take-off, no surprise, the group here seems content to take on all comers for oil viscosity and filter microns but not true mechanical issues like yours (and mine) they are totally silent.
I suggest another forum like XLFORUM.net.
Look around or try this section: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/f...play.php?f=205
The boys there are more technically minded, crafting, breakdown and assembly and the like.
Ok children, jump.
PS: As to the lubed belt, my 1200 had oil spillage on the belt, this led to horrible noises, after cleaning the belt all went back to normal. You might look for oil on the belt.
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The squeaky clutch happens when the spring plate is removed. I removed my spring plate and replaced it with a friction and two steel discs and suddenly it was squealing like crazy. Did a lot of research and low and behold, that's one of the reasons the spring plate is there. I ended up installing an Alto spring plate which was a lot better made than OEM, IMO. It's been all quiet ever since.
I asked around of people who installed aftermarket clutches and a number of people had squeal after removing the spring plate.
So that's my story.
I asked around of people who installed aftermarket clutches and a number of people had squeal after removing the spring plate.
So that's my story.
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