Raffi
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Got my first bike about a month ago now, 2014 Scrambler 900, bought it used from a dealer just north of San Francisco. I pretty immediately noticed a sound that is concerning that I was hoping someone might have some insight into.
When accelerating, especially in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, there is a noticeable knocking sound, like a wooden mallet or wooden baseball bat. Having trouble determining exactly where it's coming from, but it seems to increase in speed as I accelerate, however I don't believe it gets faster as I'm traveling faster, seems to have more to do with RPM- when I upshift, the tempo of the knocking is slower and then speeds up, which suggests to me it's tied to the tranny. Also, I can feel a "grinding" vibration through the pegs that I feel is tied to it, though I can't be sure.
It does not occur when traveling steadily at any speed, only when putting the bike under load during acceleration.
This sound familiar to anyone?
I do have a 90-day warranty on it (that I may extend) and have spoken with the dealer who did say he'd take a look at it. At this point it's just a timing thing, waiting for my Jeep to get back from some repairs I'm having done to it. My concern is that I'm causing more damage by riding it in the meantime.
Any insight is appreciated!
When accelerating, especially in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, there is a noticeable knocking sound, like a wooden mallet or wooden baseball bat. Having trouble determining exactly where it's coming from, but it seems to increase in speed as I accelerate, however I don't believe it gets faster as I'm traveling faster, seems to have more to do with RPM- when I upshift, the tempo of the knocking is slower and then speeds up, which suggests to me it's tied to the tranny. Also, I can feel a "grinding" vibration through the pegs that I feel is tied to it, though I can't be sure.
It does not occur when traveling steadily at any speed, only when putting the bike under load during acceleration.
This sound familiar to anyone?
I do have a 90-day warranty on it (that I may extend) and have spoken with the dealer who did say he'd take a look at it. At this point it's just a timing thing, waiting for my Jeep to get back from some repairs I'm having done to it. My concern is that I'm causing more damage by riding it in the meantime.
Any insight is appreciated!