Hey all, I'm new to this forum as I just got my new SV650 a few weeks ago. From the day I got it, I noticed an odd rattling noise coming from the front left of the bike, only while in gear, and only while accelerating from 2500 to 5000rpm, beyond that the engine is too loud to hear it. I took it back to the shop I got it from, and the service tech being in a hurry rode it around the building and admitted to hearing the noise, but not sure what it was claiming it could be an exhaust leak or just "the valves", well I took his certified word for it although in my opinion the noise should of been present in neutral as well. Anyway I rode it for about 130 miles thinking this is simply a new engine break-in issue, but that's before the rattling got louder. I decided to take it back and insist they found the cause of the sound. On my way there I took a nasty spill on a road I've been on plenty going an average speed. I lucked out with only some nice road rash since my dumbass only had tshirt and cargo shorts on. Anyway to me it felt like the bike ceased up on me or something cause it straight lowsided on me. I decided to take it to a different shop to have them check it. They also notice the sound, yet can not figure it out.. claiming its "probably normal drivechain noise" and Vtwins have louder valvetrains...
I'm still absolutely lost on the issue and any input from anyone familiar with the issue would be greatly appreciated