Topic: 17 Ultra limited radio interfence (Read 1865 times)

Ultrakid8 · « **on:** October 22, 2018, 07:47:57 AM »

While riding my radio sound is crackly sounding. I engage clutch and it clears up. Release clutch and crackly again. Doesnt happen while sitting in neutral. A little needed on this one

Unbalanced · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:15:09 AM »

Have you changed spark plugs or sparkplug wires recently?

Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2018, 10:48:12 AM »

No I havent changed plugs or wires. If I was getting noise why would it stop when i engage the clutch. One guy stated it is the neutral safety switch. Im stumped to to the lack of consistency of it happening.
I might ride for an hour or 5 minutes before it happens.

Unbalanced · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2018, 11:52:32 AM »

Have you checked your grounds?

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2018, 12:41:47 PM »

Quote from: Ultrakid8 on October 22, 2018, 10:48:12 AM

No I havent changed plugs or wires. If I was getting noise why would it stop when i engage the clutch. One guy stated it is the neutral safety switch. Im stumped to to the lack of consistency of it happening.
I might ride for an hour or 5 minutes before it happens.

Since nobody has asked yet, what does your dealer say? Have they test ridden it and experienced the same thing? You don't state if there is warranty left but I'm assuming yes since it's a '17 and depending on when you purchased. You may get the old "they all do that" or "it's normal, keep riding" but then again you may have a good dealer that will investigate...sounds like a grounding/shorting issues in the left side switch pack (which you would have to replace in it's entirety...hopefully under warranty).

glinkmeyer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:01:13 PM »

I am thinking the same as Haird, it sounds like the left switch pack as that also has the volume switch and is shorting or losing ground when you pull the on the clutch lever.

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glinkmeyer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:06:45 PM »

The only thing that puzzles me is why it doesn’t do that in neutral sitting, have you tried ridding in second gear and shifting to neutral and let it coast to se if the statistic is there?

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Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:11:25 PM »

Im thinking you guys are correct about the short. I am on vacation and each ride is hit or miss on whether it will work and for how long. When I get home this weekend i will see if my home dealership will take my word for it or have to take it for a ride to see if they experience it. I did around 300 miles today and each time I started up it would work for a little while but acted up again. The last leg was about 50 miles and was working up til the last ten or so .

Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2018, 08:13:41 PM »

I havent done the second gear to neutral thing but will try that tomorrow

glinkmeyer · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2018, 11:08:28 PM »

I feel the Dealership will want to check it out because they will not advise you on what to replace as if a part doesn’t fix the problem you might want to return the part and they will not take electrical parts back.

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Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2018, 07:23:10 AM »

Due to the inconsistency Im just hoping it happens when i take it to the dealer or they might tell me sorry but we have to hear it.

grc · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:42:16 AM »

Quote from: Ultrakid8 on October 23, 2018, 07:23:10 AM

Due to the inconsistency Im just hoping it happens when i take it to the dealer or they might tell me sorry but we have to hear it.

Is the bike still covered by the factory warranty? If so, make sure they actually document on a repair order your complaint and their response, and give you a copy. Written documentation works in your favor if they blow you off until the warranty expires, then try to charge you later to fix the problem.

Jerry

Joel · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2018, 09:20:46 AM »

I agree with Jerry on getting documentation.
When you go to the dealer and it is acting up, pull up to the service entrance and leave it running while you get the adviser to come out to hear the complaint.

Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:09:57 PM »

I did the second gear to neutral and coasted, no crackling

ScottAL · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2018, 07:33:11 PM »

If I am reading this correctly you are saying it only happens when you hold the clutch lever in? If so, it sounds like the switch pack diagnosis above is very reasonable.

Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2018, 07:46:26 AM »

It happens with the clutch lever out while riding and clears up with the clutch lever engaged and the R.P.M. down.
Unless due to the decrease in engine vibration is whats doing it. Especially its only when Im running and never while in neutral.

glinkmeyer · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2018, 08:15:06 AM »

Have you tried increasing the RPM while in neutral with the clutch lever out and see if you get the static and then pulling the clutch lever in and see if the static goes away?

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Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2018, 05:38:13 PM »

Tried that. Only static when ridiing

Ultrakid8 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2018, 09:46:40 PM »

Just an update. Was finally able to take the bike for service. The module in the clutch lever assembly was changed and a software update done to the sound system. It seemed to correct the problem. The service writer said they had a bike in recently for the same issue and that after several attempts discovered it was the ABS system causing the same problem. Too many systems on these bikes are integrated and so many different possibilities can be the cause. My fingers are crossed itdoes not re occur.
Thanks for all of the input.

glinkmeyer · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:36:29 PM »

Thanks for the update.

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