Rattle sound when going over bumps.


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dawg

New Member
Wondering if someone would be able to help with this or have seen a similar issue…

I notice a rattling sound coming from just in front of me when riding over bumps. I think I checked everything around the console but can’t figure out what is causing the problem.

This is not the same issue as the buzzing sound from the windshield.

Thanks.
 
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80s Kid

New Member
I'm not not sure what it could be but I'd suggest checking around the entire bike. In the past I've tried to troubleshoot while riding and could have sworn I heard odd noises coming from one side of the bike and when I finally figured out what it was, it was nowhere near where it sounded like. Sounds around you will get distorted while you're riding (even more so with your lid on). Good luck figuring it out.
 
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Chucker

Active Member
It's your head. The sound comes out the bottom of your helmet and the windscreen deflects it back at you.
 
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ajskillz13

New Member
Just the front forks working... I get this when hitting small potholes.
 
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ajskillz13

New Member
dawg said:
Yeah that's what it sounds like but wasn't sure if its normal.
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I don't know if this is true, but I would assume higher quality forks would not produce this type of action. The same goes with the suspension on cars. Your higher quality BMWs, Audis etc. have a much tighter feel when handling bumps. Whether they are stiff or soft, there is just less sound and vibration with higher quality.
 
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SpawnXX

Premium Member
It could be your license plate and it sounding like it's coming from up front. Also make sure your key doesn't have anything rattling against the keyhole. Sounds can be very misleading. I doubt it's a problem with your bike though. Also our bikes are common with having the plastic around the windshield rattle, it's in the design. There are a couple threads on it in the forum. I'd look it up for you but at work and getting ready to roll out. I would check those things though... just a thought
 

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KeysRider3

New Member
I had a shipping crate screw that had somehow managed to find its way into the front of my fairing, and was sitting on top of my exhaust. I found it while doing my first oil change.
 
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