Rattly Triple black

[HARPIC]

I have just bought an ex-demo 4800 mile triple black which I have done my first hundred miles on today . Loving the whole experience except having owned BMWs before i notice that this machine is far from smooth . Is this slight rattly feel ok for a GS? The bike still has a lot of warranty left in all other respects the power and handling are great.. I asked the dealer this afternoon they say this is normal. should the bike feel smooth ? this Machine feels rough to me , The guy I spoke to says he rode this one a lot and he will vouch for it! Your views would be appreciated

 

[JerseyNeil]

They all do that sir! We like to refer to it as Character. Enjoy your new bike

Neil

 

[Reggie P]

Harpic , mine is as smooth as a jap bike (last was a creamy FJR1300) I don't think your sounds right .
You are welcome to try mine .

 

[HARPIC]

Rattly GS

Harpic , mine is as smooth as a jap bike (last was a creamy FJR1300) I don't think your sounds right .
You are welcome to try mine .

Thanks for that Stuart ..I think I just need to know what is normal for a GS what age is yours?

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

If you are unsure ask the dealer for a couple of test rides on their demos

 

[telbenj]

It is a noisy engine the first time I heard my first one I thought there was something wrong I've had 3 now 13, 14, and 16 all the same

Terry

 

[bobsnew]

Cam Gears ?

A friend of mine was concerned at his 2015 GS LC being rattly, and his local dealership examined said bike, the hardened coating on the cam gears had broken down, the dealership had received repair kits in advance for such problems, even their own demo bike with 300 miles was also effected, worrying thing is all that crap is flowing round the engine ?

 

[batman1]

Yes but it won't flow past the oil filter

 

[J.R.]

My 2014 GSA is an agricultural bag of shite.....I love it

 

[2 wheel humvee]

I have just bought an ex-demo 4800 mile triple black which I have done my first hundred miles on today . Loving the whole experience except having owned BMWs before i notice that this machine is far from smooth . Is this slight rattly feel ok for a GS? The bike still has a lot of warranty left in all other respects the power and handling are great.. I asked the dealer this afternoon they say this is normal. should the bike feel smooth ? this Machine feels rough to me , The guy I spoke to says he rode this one a lot and he will vouch for it! Your views would be appreciated

Do you use ear plugs?

 

[Neil W]

The WC models are rattly and noisy and seems to be made worse by reflected noise due to the bodywork design

ps they get rattlier as the miles get higher

 

[Blackal]

I thought triple-blacks were renowned for being rattle?

Oh no - just realised ..... IT"S JUST A PAINT FINISH!

Al

 

[MrMcNamara]

I have just bought an ex-demo 4800 mile triple black which I have done my first hundred miles on today . Loving the whole experience except having owned BMWs before i notice that this machine is far from smooth . Is this slight rattly feel ok for a GS? The bike still has a lot of warranty left in all other respects the power and handling are great.. I asked the dealer this afternoon they say this is normal. should the bike feel smooth ? this Machine feels rough to me , The guy I spoke to says he rode this one a lot and he will vouch for it! Your views would be appreciated

Had 2 now rattle like a bag of spanners when hot / low revs / off load, love mine but about to soundproof with specialist material around the cockpit. Will report back if it improves the situation

 

[HARPIC]

Had 2 now rattle like a bag of spanners when hot / low revs / off load, love mine but about to soundproof with specialist material around the cockpit. Will report back if it improves the situation

That is exactly what i am experiencing I am reassured. Strange that this is normal and yet the GS is such a popular machine! I have done several miles today and am getting quite used to it. Acceleration and handling are tops !

 

[HARPIC]

Strange feature of a great bike!

 

[HARPIC]

Would love to try yours where are you?

 

[HARPIC]

Harpic , mine is as smooth as a jap bike (last was a creamy FJR1300) I don't think your sounds right .
You are welcome to try mine .

Would love to try yours! where are you?

 

[HARPIC]

I thought triple-blacks were renowned for being rattle?

Oh no - just realised ..... IT"S JUST A PAINT FINISH!

Al

Ho Ho tell that to an insurer!

 

[Appman]

Water jackets will reduce some engine noise, but that in itself may unmask some of the higher frequency noises of the valve train rattle compared to older air cooled models.

Are there any db levels published to compare old air heads vs LC engine noise levels?