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#21536 09/08/2005 10:57 PM
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Just took delivery of my fine 2005 BA. As soon as I pulled out on the road I heard a rattle in the top end. Figured it for the thin running in oil so took it back a week later for 1st service and to recieve the mobil 1. As the engine heated up to operating temp the noise came back. I have had several bonnies before this and still have a 79 and do not get the same sound (different motor I know) Is this just the chain in the top end (or valves). It doesn't sound damaging but it annoys me knowing I can hear it over the load stock pipes ...thanxs


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Re: top end rattle
snapperman #21537 09/08/2005 11:30 PM
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Ah, you have 'Singer Syndrome'. As bullit-proof as these puppies are, its surprising how much noise comes out of it and how much it sounds like a sewing machine. As you continue to explore the site and read the posts, you soon find the most accepted 'cure' is louder pipes. Not much help I know, but if you had it back to the dealer and they didn't go into a frenzy, I'm sure you just have the same clatter we all have come to mask with more noise. In the mean time, keep your legs against the tank as much as you can. It muffles it some...

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snapperman #21538 09/09/2005 8:43 AM
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If you don't want to go with louder pipes ear plugs work well too.

Seriously though, it's not a problem. I went for 6 months before swapping out the pipes and you get used the sounds of this engine.


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nuthin #21539 09/09/2005 6:59 PM
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Thanx guys, I went out today and made a trip to Boston and bought me a set of Staintunes all the way from the mother country and whipped them on. Funny how that rattle seems to have disapated. I figured (hoped) it was common with the sewing machine stockers.


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snapperman #21540 09/10/2005 9:37 AM
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ya i fixed my top end rattle with a set of epco slash cuts now the only thing that rattles is my ear drums GREAT fix good luck with the new bike and ride safe

Duane

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Duane #21541 09/11/2005 1:21 PM
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Thanx Duane...same back


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