Tom_d100 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hi I'm new, and you can read my intro post So, in true noob fashion, I need some help! I am experiencing a high pitched squealing noise. It happens when the the throttle is open and directly correlates to RPM; the higher the RPM the higher pitched the noise. The noise is pretty loud (irritatingly so, in fact), and can still be heard at 50mph with the visor down on an open face helmet. The noise disappears when pulling the clutch in and when in neutral. Given the above I'm thinking that the problem was probably clutch related? Anyone got any ideas on what's going on? Is the bike safe to ride the 10 miles to the shop! Please help! Thanks Tom EDIT - I've solved the smoke (not smoke at all) - so no longer any video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 16, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 16, 2013 have you checked the oil level tom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toutsuite Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 How many miles on her? And yes, check the oil first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_d100 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hi, thanks both. Yes I've checked engine and final drive oil levels, and both are fine. She's only got 7,500 miles on her, but prior to me buying her seems to have seen very little use for years; only 60 miles in the 12 months prior to my purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Is it a screeching, scraping metal sound, or a sort of whistly, zooming sound that a spaceship or a hovercraft might make? If the first one, chances are you have clutch issues. Sounds like something is scraping inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I would say clutch as well, scraping sounds are usually a sign of worn plates an easy fix for most folks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_d100 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Is it a screeching, scraping metal sound, or a sort of whistly, zooming sound that a spaceship or a hovercraft might make? If the first one, chances are you have clutch issues. Sounds like something is scraping inside. Thanks for your reply, it put a smile on my face! At low revs, it's a screeching sound. At higher revs, it's probably more like a whistle. Definitely not like a hovercraft or a spaceship! I'm thinking it's got to clutch or else I can't think why it goes away in neutral and when I pull the clutch in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 17, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2013 I wonder...does the XVS650 have a clutch release bearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo666 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 broken clutch tension springs rare but possible open the clutch casing and check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_d100 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 broken clutch tension springs rare but possible open the clutch casing and check it out Hi, thanks. I think I'll open up the clutch at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_d100 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Is it a screeching, scraping metal sound, or a sort of whistly, zooming sound that a spaceship or a hovercraft might make? If the first one, chances are you have clutch issues. Sounds like something is scraping inside. Hi, me again. On listening to the bike a bit more, it does sound quite a lot like a spaceship! Any ideas what it could be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Goes up and down with the revs and the engine, right? If you sound like a spaceship, but don't get it except while moving (ie, it ceases when you stop, pull in the clutch and/or click into neutral) then that's just the shaft drive. All 650 Drag Queens do that. You really only hear it if you have nice, quiet, standard pipes on, though. I kinda miss that noise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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