MIJ_FZ6
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I've noticed this sound since I got the bike - 09 with 4K miles, especially when leaning the bike to the right. Do not hear it when leaning the bike to the left (left handle bar towards the pavement). I'm not sure if it is getting louder or I'm just starting to notice it more. I installed the FZ07 Clutch Slave Lever (which is great so far) and I thought it may have been that but it is not.
Problem: Sound is only apparent when in gear and the bike is moving (clutch is released). Revving the engine in neutral does not reproduce the sound. The sound begins at ~4K RPMS and and I cannot tell if it continues past 8K due to engine noise. I thought it was a loose bolt and the washer was dancing/vibrating but it's too consistent to reproduce. Looking at it this morning it is definitely coming from the Stator area.
Sound: Sounds almost like electricity arching. Could also be compared to a washer vibrating on a loose bolt, or just a generic thing piece of metal vibrating on metal. It's a TSSSSSSSSSS sound that increases with engine RPMs. Not a fluid/vacuum leak sound. I thought it may have been the plate on top of the brake caliper that holds the pin but I dont think it is.
Notes: Bike runs fine as far as I can tell. I do keep the battery connected to a battery tender Junior (0.75A). I recently connected a battery tender quick disconnect, the screws are on there tight. No burning smell that I can tell. No problems with the battery that made me do this, just wanted to have it.
Unless I'm no good at searching I can't find too much data on this topic. I did find a lot of data about the Yamaha Tick, but I'm pretty this isn't it. That sounded more like the valves tapping which I know is normal. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks!
Problem: Sound is only apparent when in gear and the bike is moving (clutch is released). Revving the engine in neutral does not reproduce the sound. The sound begins at ~4K RPMS and and I cannot tell if it continues past 8K due to engine noise. I thought it was a loose bolt and the washer was dancing/vibrating but it's too consistent to reproduce. Looking at it this morning it is definitely coming from the Stator area.
Sound: Sounds almost like electricity arching. Could also be compared to a washer vibrating on a loose bolt, or just a generic thing piece of metal vibrating on metal. It's a TSSSSSSSSSS sound that increases with engine RPMs. Not a fluid/vacuum leak sound. I thought it may have been the plate on top of the brake caliper that holds the pin but I dont think it is.
Notes: Bike runs fine as far as I can tell. I do keep the battery connected to a battery tender Junior (0.75A). I recently connected a battery tender quick disconnect, the screws are on there tight. No burning smell that I can tell. No problems with the battery that made me do this, just wanted to have it.
Unless I'm no good at searching I can't find too much data on this topic. I did find a lot of data about the Yamaha Tick, but I'm pretty this isn't it. That sounded more like the valves tapping which I know is normal. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks!