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10-10-2006, 06:06 PM
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250 Grand Prix Favourite Bike: '06 Bonnieville Black
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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My son and I just returned from a 700 mi. trip through the Oregon Cascades and I am noticing a new ticking sound that rises and falls with engine speed. It is a 2006 Bonnie with 3700 miles on her. I did 300 miles of slab riding to get to the start, 60 - 80 mph. Any ideas? Do I have a problem for the dealer or do they all do that?
Thanks,
Larry

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10-10-2006, 06:56 PM
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SuperSport Favourite Bike: my next one
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That ticking has also been described as knitting needles.
It's the cams doing there thing and is normal.
Probably, as in almost 100%
Sounds like a great trip. Good on ya.
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10-10-2006, 08:06 PM
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World SuperBike Favourite Bike: 2005 Bonneville T-100
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The far west burbs of Chi-town
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It's the normal engine sound.....
BUT
If you see 3 or 4 big red candles taped together with an alarm clock strapped to them...RUN!!!!!
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10-10-2006, 08:09 PM
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SuperBike Favourite Bike: 2006 Bonneville T100
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boulder County, Colorado
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Ha! Great Pic, Larry.
I have the same sound too. Is OK.
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10-10-2006, 08:17 PM
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There are a LOT of gear-to-gear contact points......balance shafts to crank, cam drive to cam pinions, primary drive, two oil pumps, the gear set. All make some noise. It could also be a valve with slightly too much clearance. Better too loose than too tight, though.
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10-10-2006, 09:05 PM
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250 Grand Prix Favourite Bike: '06 Bonnieville Black
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Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Thanks for the advice, guys. I really apperciate it.
I'll quit being concerned and just RIDE LIKE THE WIND.
Larry
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10-10-2006, 09:38 PM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: Too many to list...
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Tick away my friend...! Great Photo!
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10-11-2006, 08:15 AM
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Larry,
My oldest son is 6 yrs old. If I can do a 700mi bike trip with him, I'll consider it a successful life.
You're an inspiration!
P
BTW - loved the pic!
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10-11-2006, 10:01 AM
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250 Grand Prix Favourite Bike: '06 Bonnieville Black
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Thank you Pete,
I am 67, my son is 44 this month. I'm just thankful I had the chance to experience this.
Here is a photo of us from the trip:
Larry

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10-11-2006, 12:26 PM
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SuperSport Favourite Bike: 2001 Bonneville (cafe)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Burlington, Vermont
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Larry, your bike's much cooler than his.
--mark
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