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DFragn
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Cold start noise ?
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October 11, 2009, 04:18:46 PM »
The last couple of weeks after the bike's been sitting for more then several hours I hear a knocking or lifter clanking type sound with a cold start from the right side [high side on stand]. Within 2 - 3 seconds it goes away. I assume once oil is circulating and pressure is up [oil lite is off].
75k miles
8k since valve adjustemnt.
15k since desmog
plugs are probably [over] due though
20k since ECT mod w/pot
not on at startup
2000 miles on fresh oil/filter, level good
This is new to my baby and it's been consistent with every cold start the last few weeks. It happens with or without the enricher engaged. Fall temps are in effect here. Any ideas? The only time I've heard it before was after a long winter storage.
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eric in md
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Re: Cold start noise ?
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October 11, 2009, 04:42:07 PM »
what kind of oil filter? sounds like it isnt holding back pressure in it. just a though
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DFragn
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Re: Cold start noise ?
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October 11, 2009, 04:57:31 PM »
Quote from: eric in md on October 11, 2009, 04:42:07 PM
what kind of oil filter? sounds like it isnt holding back pressure in it. just a though
OEM filter with Repsol 10w-40 blend.
Guess there's always potential of a defective filter.
It is the last thing I've done before the noise started shortly after.
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
Re: Cold start noise ?
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October 12, 2009, 06:59:12 AM »
Change it again, and see if that helps.
MP
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Mikey
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Winona, MN
Re: Cold start noise ?
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October 12, 2009, 07:58:12 AM »
Check your exhaust bolts... Mine was making a "knocking" noise, asked my Honda Mechanic about it before I tore in and checked the valve clearance, told me to check how tight my exhaust bolts were, and that fixed it... until they loosened again. Now I'm on the long journey to get those suckers torqued down right!
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R J
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Re: Cold start noise ?
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October 12, 2009, 08:11:56 AM »
Did you change brand of oil?
If so, next change go back to whatever you were using.
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