Strange Noise
 

Hi All,

At the weekend I changed my plugs and whilst I was at it fitted a K&N Air Filter and a stainless rad grille. The bike runs dine but I have noticed a bit of a howl/wine 15mph upwards. First guess is wind noise passing through the grille bit was wondering whether anybody else had any suggestions ?

I'm hoping it isn't the gearbox bearings. The noise is still still when coasting without using throttle or putting the box under any strain

Re: Strange Noise
 

could be the new filter, have you performed a snorkelectomy?

No I haven't done that, from what I've read there's not an awful lot to gain unless you space the tank up.

Gut instinct is rad grille as it disappears under approx 10 mph

Re: Strange Noise
 

is it in a curvy or pointly?
There is a chance it may be the new filter as it will be pulling a lot more air than the old one.

Hi, sorry it's a 2001 curvy with the half fairing

Re: Strange Noise
 

Easy fix, take rad grill off and ride to see if it still howls.

Yer was thinking of doing that but was hoping somebody else may have experienced it to save me the aggro !! Lol

Re: Strange Noise
 

5 minute job to see if thats what it is and eliminate grill from the problem. Probably be the k&n induction sound but its worth checking.

Re: Strange Noise
 

I'D say rad grill cause I've been getting exactly the same noise since fitting mine a wk or so ago have been meaning 2 ask you bout this lol least it doesn't seem to b nowt major got a little worried lol\\:D/

Re: Strange Noise
 

Easy fix... buy a pointy.