Rattle At 2500rpm

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Meldy, May 17, 2017.

  1. Meldy

    Meldy New Member

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    #1 Meldy, May 17, 2017
    Last edited: May 17, 2017
    Hi Chaps,

    My new Speed S is now at 400 odd miles - 1st service is next week.

    I've noticed a hugely annoying rattle around 2500rpm at slow speeds. Sounds like it's coming from the top of the engine.

    Any ideas? I will get them to investigate when its in next week but just wondered if anyone has had similar.

    Cheers
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Meldy and welcome in. Did you really mean to write that, 'cos you don't sound like you're enjoying it ?
     
  3. Meldy

    Meldy New Member

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    haha...I don't know what you mean!

    Corrected now - definitely not an enjoyable rattle!
     
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  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    :D:D:D:D:D:D
     
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  5. Petrol

    Petrol Well-Known Member

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    Camshaft lateral movement maybe or camchain ajuster just on the point of ratchet to next notch.
     
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  6. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    If it's a new bike it's under mfrs warranty so let the dealer sort it out Meldy.
     
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  7. Danny mc

    Danny mc Well-Known Member

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    How'd you get on?
     
  8. Meldy

    Meldy New Member

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    Service advisor suggested I was in too high a gear for the speed... they road tested it and found no issues.

    I know that's a characteristic of v-twins but didn't think same for triples. Perhaps just me that needs to get used to the bike and gear/speed matches are not the same as they were on my street.
     
  9. Danny mc

    Danny mc Well-Known Member

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    Cool enjoy bike now then mate
     
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  10. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Welcome to the forum Meldy
    Keep a keen ear on the noise, it may be that you are just getting used to the bike, but it could be that something isn't just right.
    As biglad said, it is still in warranty so dont hesitate to take it in if you are unsure.
    Try and listen to another new Speed S if you can for comparison, better still test ride one at another dealership.
     
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  11. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    And keep yer revs up a bit more..................
     
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  12. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    Keep the needle pointing at between 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock, that's the way:blush:
     
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  13. Pabs

    Pabs Well-Known Member

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    I had an insane rattle..... was hard to place.....engine exhaust??? Then I located it to the glass in the mirrors. The revurb was seriously loud! Glue had come unstuck. Replaced under warranty.

    Incredible to think it made more noise than the bike
     
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