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Squeaking noise!

Started by Kiwi, September 05, 2011, 02:53:23 PM

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Kiwi

I got the battery sorted for the moment.  Now, when it's running there is a rather loud squeaking noise.
It goes faster the faster the engine is going.  I believe it's on the right ( throttle ) side.  It's quite loud.
I think it's comming from the piston area, But I cannot be sure.

What's wrong this time?

Thanks!
US 82 XZ550 with the flapper Airbox

Kiwi

I want to update the description of the sound.  I'm going with more a chirping sound.
US 82 XZ550 with the flapper Airbox

Tiger

 :-\ Dry speedo head perhaps...?

               8) ....... TIGER ....... 8)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

QBS

Does the noise happen when the bike is not moving?

Kiwi

When the bike is not moving, sitting on the kick stand. I wish it was the speedo!
I had just put the carbs back on after cleaning them.  I dont see how this could generate the noise though.
US 82 XZ550 with the flapper Airbox

Re-Vision

Check the carbs for air leaking around the manifold or air cleaner.     BDC

Kiwi

Turns out the problem was me...
I had put the intake gaskets? ( black elbow things between the engine and the carbs) on backwards.
No more noise... now on to the other problems !

Thanks
US 82 XZ550 with the flapper Airbox