Here's something I have been wondering for awhile, but asking it on the internet seems near impossible.
What are some common noises you frequently hear when riding a motorcycle? (That the motorcycle makes.)
This is my first bike so I'm not sure what I should hear and what I shouldn't be hearing. For instance, when riding I can hear an, almost metallic sound constantly coming from directly underneath me. Really, really hard to explain this sound. I can hear it np when on the bike, but can't, say, if my brother is riding and I'm watching him. I would say it's just my chain, but it doesn't seem to be coming from the direction of my chain.
It also only does it when I am engaging the transmission while accelerating. Reving the engine and decelerating I can't hear it.
Any ideas? Or anything else. I'm definately used to the clunk and clicking of gears by now. =)
Chains are a noisy and messy necessity; I do miss my shaft drive on my old maggy. Keep it lubed and adjusted and it will give you no problems.
Yea, my chain is definately well lubed. lol. Going to tighten it when I change my plugs tonite.
I think I found a video where I can make out the noise also, so atleast I know it's not just my bike.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LH33stoT3bM
It's only when he accelerates when you can hear it(same as mine). I'm going to assume that's just the sound of the chain, and I have trouble distinguishing it while on the bike.
Sorry for the vagueness, and yes, I know I'm anal. :(
It is most likely the chain I would not worry about it when we get together I will listen to it and let ya know any thing funny hehehe but I would not worry about it !!!!!
Cool, thanks guys.