Engine sound??

Paul Myrus

Member
Joined
Oct 4, 2014
Messages
82
Reaction score
19
Points
8
Location
Dublin Ireland
Visit site
Hey folks, I guess its always been there since I got bike, quick question, when my bike is idling (fz6 2006) there is a very faint ringing very faint coming from the engine I think. I was just out on a ride there so thought I'd post this an see if anyone ever heard this from their bike. There is no probs with the bike it ticks over like a mouses heart. Im just wondering is this normal?
 

TownsendsFJR1300

2007 FZ6
Site Supporter
Joined
Feb 7, 2009
Messages
12,516
Reaction score
1,157
Points
113
Location
Cape Coral, Florida, USA
Visit site
I've never heard of a "ringing sound" from the bike, more "ticking" than anything.

Is the noise mostly at idle, at higher RPMs, hot, cold, etc?

Can you post an audio /video of the bike / noise?


In any event, you may want to give the bike a good going over, checking torque on EVERY FASTENER you can get to...
"Tapping" the fairing (if equipped) and anything else with the a closed fist, using the base of you hand may duplicate the noise as well..
 

Paul Myrus

Member
Joined
Oct 4, 2014
Messages
82
Reaction score
19
Points
8
Location
Dublin Ireland
Visit site
I've never heard of a "ringing sound" from the bike, more "ticking" than anything.

Is the noise mostly at idle, at higher RPMs, hot, cold, etc?

Can you post an audio /video of the bike / noise?


In any event, you may want to give the bike a good going over, checking torque on EVERY FASTENER you can get to...
"Tapping" the fairing (if equipped) and anything else with the a closed fist, using the base of you hand may duplicate the noise as well..

Thanks for your reply Townsend, I can't hear it while driving, helmet etc.. so I hear it when its idling, hot or cold I'm sure its nothing really just a normal engine sound "like a high pitched whining but VERY faint, it didn't come out on a recording. I'll ask my mechanic when I'm getting new brake pads next week.
 

Rlpierce04

New Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2019
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Visit site
I just purchased an 06 today and I noticed a whistling/whine sound when I test rode it. When I asked about it, they had a mechanic take a look and he stated that it is the fuel pump. A quick google of this confirmed what he said. I suspect you might be hearing the same thing.
 
Top