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marsred204

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tin rattle from rear
« on: May 11, 2009, 10:54:33 PM »
I've got a rattle coming from the rear suspension. It sounds like it's on the left side. I can't find anything loose. The dealer swears that it's the axle cover hitting the muffler. They're not even on the correct side. They want to replace both parts (warranty). There is no way this is the problem. It's a rattle not a scraping sound. Is it possible that the belt is hitting one of the belt guards? I.m new here so any info will be helpfull

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Re: tin rattle from rear
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2009, 10:21:29 AM »
Have you checked on the play in the drive belt. To much play may cause it to hit against the belt guard when you let off the throttle.
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Re: tin rattle from rear
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2009, 01:41:56 PM »
is it possible that the belt is hitting one of the belt guards?

unlikely unless u have an rubber shavings around the pulley or rear wheel¨


it not the axle nut cover loose?



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Re: tin rattle from rear
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 12:01:49 AM »
There is no rubber residue. I can tell you the sound appears more when the motor is under load.

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Re: tin rattle from rear
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2009, 11:01:30 PM »
Check your wheel bearings if you had your tire change. thats the noise my bike made before the rear bearing blew out.
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Re: tin rattle from rear
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2009, 05:55:24 PM »
After much trial and error. The problem is in the axle cover. The screws are tight but it "snaps" against the swingarm while riding at highway speeds. I havn't decided how to resolve this yet but, it should be very simple.

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Re: tin rattle from rear
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2009, 02:35:41 PM »
Quote from: marsred204 on August 09, 2009, 05:55:24 PM
After much trial and error. The problem is in the axle cover. The screws are tight but it "snaps" against the swingarm while riding at highway speeds. I havn't decided how to resolve this yet but, it should be very simple.

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what did i tell you,,     a lil bit of silicon sealant should suffice
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