I/S Trunk rattles

[aviaator]

The trunk on my 2000 I/S rattles when I drive over bumps, etc, especially on gravel roads.  Sounds like I have rocks in it (I don't).  The lid appears to be tight.  I have to push on it fairly firmly to shut it.

Anyone else have this problem?  How'd you correct it? 

BTW, the fairing squeaks and rattles also, but not as much as the trunk.

Thanks,
Mike

[Black Dog]

The rattle is probably the 'hinge pins'...  I solved that issue by sticking those felt (sticky on one side) discs, used for table or chair legs, right on top of the bottom part of the hinge.  The thickness causes the pressure from the two hinge parts, when closed, to hold the hinge pin solid.

A cheap fix.

Black Dog

[Cattman]

Could also be small pieces of road debris(gravel) in the speaker boxes, or a loose toprack.

[aviaator]

Thanks for the responses guys.  I'll try the felt method - I think I even have some of that laying around the house... Cattman, I don't have the top rack on my trunk, but could certainly check for debris in the speaker pockets.

[mattfidaho]

My 99 also does this ... so far I just turn up the radio

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

The trunk and Fairing are worn out and all you can do at this point is remove them. So that they don't take too much space up in your garage, I'll let you store them at mine. Just pm me for the mailing address. 

[Baloo]

My 99 also does this ... so far I just turn up the radio

Same around here. I just bought a half helmet. I was hearing it before, but now, it's more annoying. So I guess I'll try the felt trick too... Thanks guys!

[Novavalker]

I have been using foam pipe insulation with double sided sticky tape.

[Kingbee]

I use these small self adhesive rubber bumpers, available at most hardware stores.  Place them directly opposite the upper hinge screws and your trunk rattles will be gone.

[Momz]

Check to see if the trunk is loose on the mounts.
Just grab it by the bottom(not the lid) and give her a shake.
It should not move, if it does then your inner trunk is broken.
The inner trunk is what attaches the trunk assembly to the trunk rack/mount.
It is a very expensive repair as the lower inner trunk part retails for about $800.00 through HDL.

You may consider a "Super Valk" conversion.

[PAVALKER]

Hmmm..... I need to address the trunk rattle this off season too.

However, I fixed the front end fairing noises.  I pulled the fairing, to replace the steering head bearings, then rebuilt the forks with progressive springs, new bushings, seals and fork oil.  And of course while the fairing was off... I had to fix those pesky little brass nut inserts in the fairing (some were completely loose).  I re-epoxyed them into place and and used antiseize on the screws when putting back together.  Someone mentioned using JBWeld in lieu of epoxy.... and I bet that would work well too.   In any event, the front end is much firmer, no dive and just nice and snug, and much quieter overall as well.  I will be working on the trunk and rear end in the near future and this is great info to know in advance. 

[aviaator]

My rattle is definitely coming from the hinges, not the mounting bolts.  I can grab the front of the trunk when it's closed and simulate the rattle.  Looking at the hinges, I can see the "slop" that's causing the noise.

I have tried some felt and 3/8" foam insulation near the hinges.  The foam seemed to lessen the rattle but it's still there.  I used regular old weather stripping foam, not the pipe insulation type, which is definitely thicker and more robust.  I like Kingbee's suggestion and am going to try that next.

Thanks for everyone's help!!

[HayHauler]

Hmmm..... I need to address the trunk rattle this off season too.

However, I fixed the front end fairing noises.  I pulled the fairing, to replace the steering head bearings, then rebuilt the forks with progressive springs, new bushings, seals and fork oil.  And of course while the fairing was off... I had to fix those pesky little brass nut inserts in the fairing (some were completely loose).  I re-epoxyed them into place and and used antiseize on the screws when putting back together.  Someone mentioned using JBWeld in lieu of epoxy.... and I bet that would work well too.   In any event, the front end is much firmer, no dive and just nice and snug, and much quieter overall as well.  I will be working on the trunk and rear end in the near future and this is great info to know in advance.  

I was the one using the JBWeld, great stuff.  Don't you really like the sound (or lack of) you get from the faring now?  I can't believe how much crappy noise was coming from the faring!  Almost sounded like a wing with all of the plastic rattling around.    
Anyway, I put a shorter black shield on mine and I really like it for the South Texas summer riding season.  It lets more wind in your face and that seems to keep me cooler on those 95-100 deg rides.
Glad you got your faring tightened up!

P.S.  I have water in my lid!  I must have a rubber seal leaking on my trunk rack.

Hay  
Jimmyt

[Baloo]

I have water in my lid!

Same here! Funny to see how our bikes tend to develop the same problems...