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RE: Click/Knock - davidsargee_imp - 07-26-2015

(07-09-2015, 09:13 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: David, what has been vibrating is the wire harness connectors in the headlight shell. Just wrap some thin foam sheeting or whatever you think best and most likely your noise will disappear. Mine did, and I think everyone else's has.

Thanks! I'll check that out. Smile
(07-09-2015, 03:23 PM)xNE0x_imp Wrote: It's a known issue, and one I would not worry yourself over.

Yes, it sounds bad but I've yet to see / read / hear of anyone having any sort of failure over it.

Yeah, seems to be, what was bothering me is that it hasn't always done it. I've got a little over 14k miles and the noises weren't noticeable until the last 2k or so. Not terribly worried, but it is annoying.

Thanks Smile
(07-09-2015, 10:08 PM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Dave that is where the balancer is. There is a procedure to adjust it, but like xNE0x says, I wouldn't worry yourself over it.

I saw that in the service manual, have been considering adjusting it, but I don't think it's the cam chain or drive that's making the noises. I'm not overly worried, just want to figure out what it is.

Thanks,

David
(07-10-2015, 03:34 AM)Toddman_imp Wrote: I think you are hearing the cam drive train. Since these bikes are not water cooled, you will hear noises that you've never heard. I think the "whining" that's talked about is that cool, old style whistle that is so endearing to these inline fours. My KZs all did it and personally, I like it.

Hi Toddman,

I like it too, Had a Z-1, and a CB-900, both of them made the whirring sounds from the cam drive. Our CB-1100's do too, part of the character of the bike. Love it. Smile

Thanks,

David


RE: Click/Knock - capttwb136_imp - 09-04-2016

(07-08-2015, 09:04 AM)Inhouse Bob_imp Wrote:
(07-08-2015, 08:21 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Well that would be nice Bob, but it is the fuel pump pressurizing the fuel system.

I might have misunderstood. The fuel pump sound is when you turn on the key, then it stops. What other whine? Maybe you are not on your CB, but on an ST. Now that whines!

I hear it when I'm rolling to a stop or idling along slow, though I expect it is there always but hidden by other noise at higher speeds. It's a high whine. I'll have to take a ride and listen to whether it is effected by RPM and whatnot. It'll be a while as it's raining now.
Bob

I hear it when I'm rolling to a stop or idling along slow, though I expect it is there always but hidden by other noise at higher speeds. It's a high whine. I'll have to take a ride and listen to whether it is effected by RPM and whatnot. It'll be a while as it's raining now.
Bob I heard that high pitched whine yesterday for the first time. I actually thought it was coming from somewhere else, not my bike. It was not there before yesterday.


RE: Click/Knock - Inhouse Bob - 09-04-2016

(09-04-2016, 08:56 PM)capttwb136_imp Wrote:
(07-08-2015, 09:04 AM)Inhouse Bob_imp Wrote:
(07-08-2015, 08:21 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Well that would be nice Bob, but it is the fuel pump pressurizing the fuel system.

I might have misunderstood. The fuel pump sound is when you turn on the key, then it stops. What other whine? Maybe you are not on your CB, but on an ST. Now that whines!

I hear it when I'm rolling to a stop or idling along slow, though I expect it is there always but hidden by other noise at higher speeds. It's a high whine. I'll have to take a ride and listen to whether it is effected by RPM and whatnot. It'll be a while as it's raining now.
Bob

I hear it when I'm rolling to a stop or idling along slow, though I expect it is there always but hidden by other noise at higher speeds. It's a high whine. I'll have to take a ride and listen to whether it is effected by RPM and whatnot. It'll be a while as it's raining now.
Bob I heard that high pitched whine yesterday for the first time. I actually thought it was coming from somewhere else, not my bike. It was not there before yesterday.

I hear it when I'm rolling to a stop or idling along slow, though I expect it is there always but hidden by other noise at higher speeds. It's a high whine. I'll have to take a ride and listen to whether it is effected by RPM and whatnot. It'll be a while as it's raining now.
Bob I heard that high pitched whine yesterday for the first time. I actually thought it was coming from somewhere else, not my bike. It was not there before yesterday.
I haven't noticed it in quite a while, but maybe I just got used to it. I'll take a spin later and see if it is still there. I have a different windscreen on now, so maybe that is changing the way sounds bounce up to my ears.


RE: Click/Knock - riceburner_imp - 09-06-2016

Compared to my sportster or my now gone vulcan my cb is quiet as a church mouse.I think loud pipes on a harley hide the noises that scare most people without harmful effect to the engine,knew many vulcan owners that put loud aftermarket pipes on their bikes because they liked the noise and it covered up the horrendous natural engine noises that signified nothing.


RE: Click/Knock - 12cb96vfr_imp - 09-07-2016

(09-06-2016, 12:33 PM)riceburner_imp Wrote: Compared to my sportster or my now gone vulcan my cb is quiet as a church mouse.I think loud pipes on a harley hide the noises that scare most people without harmful effect to the engine,knew many vulcan owners that put loud aftermarket pipes on their bikes because they liked the noise and it covered up the horrendous natural engine noises that signified nothing.


haha very true - it took me a while to get used to my sportster's strange engine noises. She runs perfect, but she's noisy as can be!

My CB has a noticeable tap for about a second after i first crank it up until oil pressure builds, then it's smooth sailing.