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Strange sound

wrbrown

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I have a kind of howling sound as i slow down at around 35 to 40 KPH. It is not constant but kind of cycles as I slow. I also notice it taking off but not above those speeds. It has been there since I got it new from the dealer. It is a 2009 RS and has 3000 KM. I had the alignment and tension checked and the dealer said it was OK. But I don't like the sound, any ideas would be appreciated.
 
I have a kind of howling sound as i slow down at around 35 to 40 KPH. It is not constant but kind of cycles as I slow. I also notice it taking off but not above those speeds. It has been there since I got it new from the dealer. It is a 2009 RS and has 3000 KM. I had the alignment and tension checked and the dealer said it was OK. But I don't like the sound, any ideas would be appreciated.


Go to spyder shop talk ; Thoughts on my rs problems. You might find some info there.:thumbup:
 
I have the same sound on my 09 rs..Took it to my dealer last week. They took it for a ryde and heard the noise I was talking about, but said it was normal. They did check the belt tension and it was fine. I did ryde a '11 rt a few weeks ago, and heard the same sound, but not quite as loud.
 
HOWLING SOUND

I Think mine does it too, like 20 mph or so coming to a stop in second or third gear. i think it is a combination of engine whine, gear whine, and belt whine. dealer said my belt tension and alignment were fine. i think my belt is a little too close to the flange on the rear sprocket, but not touching. how is yours?:dontknow:08gs sm5
 
As long as the belt is not rubbing on the flange you are okay. There should be about a minimum space of .5 mm between the belt and the flage. It's hard to appreciate a closer seperation.
Arthur---Mexico City

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I Think mine does it too, like 20 mph or so coming to a stop in second or third gear. i think it is a combination of engine whine, gear whine, and belt whine. dealer said my belt tension and alignment were fine. i think my belt is a little too close to the flange on the rear sprocket, but not touching. how is yours?:dontknow:08gs sm5
 
As long as the belt is not rubbing on the flange you are okay. There should be about a minimum space of .5 mm between the belt and the flage. It's hard to appreciate a closer seperation. <br>Arthur---Mexico City<br><br>.

QUOTE=coz;357386]I Think mine does it too, like 20 mph or so coming to a stop in second or third gear. i think it is a combination of engine whine, gear whine, and belt whine. dealer said my belt tension and alignment were fine. i think my belt is a little too close to the flange on the rear sprocket, but not touching. how is yours?<img class="inlineimg" title="don't know" border="0" alt="" src="images/smilies/shrug.gif" smilieid="35">08gs sm5[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks for the replies. The belt is not touching the flange so I guess it is OK. I think it might be coming from the brakes because I rolled it back manually (engine not running!! ) and heard a slight noise start at a certain point. I then did the same thing and at the same time touched the rear disc and the sound deadened.Maybe thats it:dontknow:
 
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