first thought is the radiator shield bolts loose. Dont really have any second thoughts at this stage.
Weird growling noise
2008 Nomad 1600 -- 9,000 kms ... at low speeds (under 60 kph or 40 mph) there is a very noticeable growling from the engine ... it is so bad it actually creates this resonance behind the windscreen that is painful ...
however, once I hit 60 (40 mph) its as smooth and quiet as can be ...
I have tried higher rpms, lower rpms, shifting out of first sooner and it is typically present just in the first/second gear and low speeds.
I have done zero mods to the bike ... have finger-tapped just about everything I could on the front end trying to find something loose and nada.
The fact it is so quiet once I get past the lower speeds and has no wobbles or shakes make me wonder what it could be and how to check it.
Any thoughts?
however, once I hit 60 (40 mph) its as smooth and quiet as can be ...
I have tried higher rpms, lower rpms, shifting out of first sooner and it is typically present just in the first/second gear and low speeds.
I have done zero mods to the bike ... have finger-tapped just about everything I could on the front end trying to find something loose and nada.
The fact it is so quiet once I get past the lower speeds and has no wobbles or shakes make me wonder what it could be and how to check it.
Any thoughts?
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I will check them -- thank you.first thought is the radiator shield bolts loose. Dont really have any second thoughts at this stage.
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