Triumphrat

DrewDesign007

Just broke 5K - *insert falling balloons and confetti here*

The bike has been virtually flawless but I am experiencing something new coming from the right side (while seated) when the engine is in gear and running down the road or at stop lights.

It's almost an "after-sound" like the crap after-taste you get from a Diet Coke. The engine purrs away and yet this tinny rattle tails off after the engine and pipe noise (D&D's) roll off upon deceleration.

It sounds like if you took a couple of plastic bb's and shook them in a very small tin can at a fast rate - but it's definitely noticeable enough to hear over wind noise and my pipes traveling at speed or sitting at a light.

I have run my bike VERY hard in all kinds of weather over the past 6 months of ownership - could it be time to pony up for the 6K service early? Is the oil just ragged out or could this be ticking valves? Something loose? If so what typically needs a twist?

Thanks to all -

Mag

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bendavanza

my headlight makes some noise like that and it drives me crazy.
I need to get back in there and make sure everything is snug.
-Ben

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Normandy

At 5000 K your engine is just breaking in and loosening up a bit and will rattle a little louder than new. I wouldn't worry about it but you can have someone "in the know" have a listen to it for you.

DrewDesign007

Thanks guys, yeah my only issue is when I pull up to the dealer I know it's going to be a battle over what the warranty covers.

Just to "look" at it may cost a few hours in labor charges.

Any local takers for a test spin of my Bonnie? Your choice of a thank you six pack or Bette Midler's Greatest Hits on cassette.

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killian101

there is that little wire hanger that holds the speedo cable and cluth cable. That rattles. I started to here that when i swapped my bars.

Dale_K

5 million miles - congratulations.

Baltobonneville

Or 5000 kilometers?

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2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.