Bike was making a racket

ozmoses · 10-06-2012, 07:05 AM

Then I remembered, earplugs!

I'd run out of the foam type in June, haven't been riding much these past couple months, and was beginning to convince myself the crank was shot, pistons holed, and muffler bearings spun!!

Funny how we get accustomed to hearing something a particular way.

JonnyCash · 10-06-2012, 08:15 AM

I had the same thing happen to me the other day. It was awful! I'm getting ready to head out, must remember the plugs

Bigger Al · 10-06-2012, 08:28 AM

Every time I ride my R90 without ear plugs I hear disastrous noises coming from the valve train and I start computing the costs of the repairs.

Funny how 50 cents worth of green foam can cure that.

Cogswell · 10-06-2012, 08:57 AM

Ipod works for me.

Mike

R100LT · 10-06-2012, 04:24 PM

Mine makes EXCESSIVE noise ... but thats just me

R100LT · 10-06-2012, 05:47 PM

Just installed my new toy ( been sitting on my desk for the past 6 months ). A Stebel Air horn ... OH YER ... no more duck farts for me.

Cordless · 10-07-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R100LT

Mine makes EXCESSIVE noise ... but thats just me

How many speakers on that bike now? How many db will it produce?

R100LT · 10-07-2012, 05:59 AM

That set up shows 10 speakers ... 4 tweets , 4 4" Mids & 2 4x6 .

I am in the process of installing another 10 speakers in some Wixom Bags.

4 6x9
4 5x7
and 2 6.5" subs

I should have this all done in the next fews weeks.

Db I have no idea ... but with the 10 on now ... If I put it to 1/2 volume its too loud whilst I ride.

bmwrench · 10-07-2012, 06:42 PM

The negative side to wearing 'plugs is that you might not hear a problem before it's too late. Do take them out from time to time so you can listen to the motor.

They are handy when sleeping in a noisy campgrund or sharing a room with a snorer.

rebelpacket · 10-08-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwrench

The negative side to wearing 'plugs is that you might not hear a problem before it's too late. Do take them out from time to time so you can listen to the motor.

They are handy when sleeping in a noisy campgrund or sharing a room with a snorer.

I always listen to the motor when I'm gearing up to leave. I've found though that on the road, with earplugs in it amplifies the other senses. You can -feel- when the bike is performing, or handling differently than is normal. At least, in my experience.

10-06-2012, 07:05 AM	#1
ozmoses ^OP Ride On Joined: Jul 2009 Location: USA Oddometer: 1,062	Bike was making a racket Then I remembered, earplugs! I'd run out of the foam type in June, haven't been riding much these past couple months, and was beginning to convince myself the crank was shot, pistons holed, and muffler bearings spun!! Funny how we get accustomed to hearing something a particular way. __________________ Opinions are like internet connections- everybody has one.

10-06-2012, 08:15 AM	#2
JonnyCash turd polisher Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Midcoast, Maine Oddometer: 772	I had the same thing happen to me the other day. It was awful! I'm getting ready to head out, must remember the plugs __________________ I wouldn't bring her home to Mama, but Mama ain't home tonight.

10-06-2012, 08:28 AM	#3
Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 7,270	Every time I ride my R90 without ear plugs I hear disastrous noises coming from the valve train and I start computing the costs of the repairs. Funny how 50 cents worth of green foam can cure that. __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

10-06-2012, 08:57 AM	#4
Cogswell Spudly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Riding with my pal Richard Cranium Oddometer: 3,256	Ipod works for me. Mike __________________ Cogswell Rides To Big Bend See my airhead project here Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club The good thing is, your damn motor can't read. If it says oil on the container, it's pretty much OK to dump in there.... ED.

10-06-2012, 04:24 PM	#5
R100LT Chasing 11 Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Nannup Western Australia Oddometer: 336	Mine makes EXCESSIVE noise ... but thats just me __________________ Putting the " Luxury " into the "LT"

10-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#6
R100LT Chasing 11 Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Nannup Western Australia Oddometer: 336	Just installed my new toy ( been sitting on my desk for the past 6 months ). A Stebel Air horn ... OH YER ... no more duck farts for me. __________________ Putting the " Luxury " into the "LT" R100LT screwed with this post 10-07-2012 at 02:37 AM

10-07-2012, 05:59 AM	#8
R100LT Chasing 11 Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Nannup Western Australia Oddometer: 336	That set up shows 10 speakers ... 4 tweets , 4 4" Mids & 2 4x6 . I am in the process of installing another 10 speakers in some Wixom Bags. 4 6x9 4 5x7 and 2 6.5" subs I should have this all done in the next fews weeks. Db I have no idea ... but with the 10 on now ... If I put it to 1/2 volume its too loud whilst I ride. __________________ Putting the " Luxury " into the "LT"

10-07-2012, 06:42 PM	#9
bmwrench Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Oddometer: 1,465	The negative side to wearing 'plugs is that you might not hear a problem before it's too late. Do take them out from time to time so you can listen to the motor. They are handy when sleeping in a noisy campgrund or sharing a room with a snorer.

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