https://youtu.be/G265AGIHQa0
Does this sound like a major engine problem or could it potentially just be the brake system or suspension?
https://youtu.be/G265AGIHQa0
Does this sound like a major engine problem or could it potentially just be the brake system or suspension?
To me sounds like something rubbing against plastic, I didn't notice any engine change in the video :confused:
dashiznit1 - So it doesn't do that when it's not running?
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Originally Posted by rdbonds
Nope only when it's running.
What trouble shooting ideas did you get from the other internet groups. Did you check the radiator fans as suggested on the other forum’s?
I'm not a part of other f6b forums, which forums and threads do you suggest looking at?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sorcerer
Try some of the gold wing forums
Same engine and front end
I would remove all the lower covers and do the same test again.
Sounds like a fan or pulley rubbing on something. Agree that the front cover removal will tell the story. Did not hear engine issues.
Are the cooling fans on when this is happening?
There are no exposed pulleys/belts, etc on our bikes. Even the alternator is gear drive.
I was wondering about the fans also!
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My fans came on for the first time (that I know of) this weekend in 100 degree stop and go traffic.Quote:
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No it does it when it's cold too.Quote:
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This has to be the strangest thing I’ve seen yet concerning the F6B.
Very interesting. As I recall, there are no points on the engine where any rotating assembly extends outside the engine (i.e. no pulleys, harmonic balancers, etc). Just to be sure, I found this ebay listing that has nice photos of a GL1800 engine (which also happens to be from an F6b).
https://www.ebay.com/i/254364995116?...saAvNyEALw_wcB
The engine in these bikes is a stressed member (i.e. the frame bolts to it...it's structural). Has the bike has suffered an impact or wreck?
As far as I know and can tell it's never been wrecked. I'm completely stumped.Quote:
Originally Posted by rdbonds
Just a crazy idea: put the front tire up against a curb or something that won't move and bounce it without touching the brakes.
The reason I was asking about wrecks is that with an engine that's a stressed member, it's possible for a wreck to damage an engine mount and chattering noise when the frame/mount flex as you apply force by bouncing it. To be fair, I'm grasping at straws. Based on the video, though, it doesn't SOUND metallic.
I agree with SeaSteve and billsim...probably time to start removing tupperware to see if it goes away or at least to get a better look/listen at it.
Good idea I'll try thatQuote:
Originally Posted by 3wings
Yeah it's definitely strange. I'll see what I can do but I don't really have space to take it apart.Quote:
Originally Posted by rdbonds