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I have a (new) 2011 RT SE5 with 1,100 miles. I'm hearing a noise that I can only describe as a hampster wheel or the noise the ball in a can of spray paint makes when you swirl the can (not the shaking noise). It seems to be coming from someplace near the left footpeg. Its fairly random on timing but seems more prevalent in lower gears between 3000 and 4000 rpm. Any suggestions on what Im hearing. The noise itself isnt a concern, just whether it is an indication of a problem that should be addressed. The bike rides fine with the exception of really low gas mielage (22.5 mpg). I get no dash warning lights and both the engine and transmission seem otherwise to run great. Thoughts?
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Engine noise
No clue, but that doesn't sound normal. The motor does make a more rattling noise and vibrates more under 4k rpms, but I don't recall any noises like what your describing. I try to keep the revs at 4k+.
Probably be a good dealer trip to make sure.
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Check the front sprocket.
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 Originally Posted by Wazoo
I have a (new) 2011 RT SE5 with 1,100 miles. I'm hearing a noise that I can only describe as a hampster wheel or the noise the ball in a can of spray paint makes when you swirl the can (not the shaking noise). It seems to be coming from someplace near the left footpeg. Its fairly random on timing but seems more prevalent in lower gears between 3000 and 4000 rpm. Any suggestions on what Im hearing. The noise itself isnt a concern, just whether it is an indication of a problem that should be addressed. The bike rides fine with the exception of really low gas mielage (22.5 mpg). I get no dash warning lights and both the engine and transmission seem otherwise to run great. Thoughts?
I have a 2011 RSS SE5 and mine makes the same metallic clicking sound at lowers speeds coming from somewhere under the left panel. Doesn't seem to affect the running but Ive not been able to track it down either. It's almost like a switch kicking on and off quickly. Things that make you go Hmmmmm....
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Might want to read through these dos & don'ts before you get too far down the road; if you haven't already done so
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners&highlight=information+riders
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I'd recommend that you ask your dealer to explain or address it.
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Diagnosis
Y'all got me nervous so I took the bike to the dealer today. It wasnt the engine, it wasnt the front sprocket, it wasnt the transmission and it wasnt my noob driving. The innerds of the Glorider on the left wheel came loose and was spinning around inside the cap.
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Hmmmm... Installer error??
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Whew!! That's a lot better than many of the alternatives!! 
I hope that it can be put back together...
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Hamster noise you say?
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Originally Posted by Wazoo
Y'all got me nervous so I took the bike to the dealer today. It wasnt the engine, it wasnt the front sprocket, it wasnt the transmission and it wasnt my noob driving. The innerds of the Glorider on the left wheel came loose and was spinning around inside the cap.
Im glad you figured out yours, that doesn't explain mine though since i don't have gloriders... I'll ask the dealer next time i'm in there.
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ok ... who was the bright guy who mounted the camera inside his engine?
looks just like I've always imagined my RT to look inside! 
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My 2008 SM5 now has 29,xxx miles I'm 2000 miles into my last oil change. ( I used Amsoil 10-40). I just started experiencing the dry start engine noise. if I use a 5-30 oil on my next oil change will I still experience the dry start noise?
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Originally Posted by ralphjvigil
My 2008 SM5 now has 29,xxx miles I'm 2000 miles into my last oil change. ( I used Amsoil 10-40). I just started experiencing the dry start engine noise. if I use a 5-30 oil on my next oil change will I still experience the dry start noise?
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Likely you will, and I'm not aware of any Jaso ma2 5-30 oils for wet clutch.
I know of multiple 5-40 and a few 10-30 jaso ma2 oils.
Also, that's not really going to fix your problem......
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that was making the noise. I am guessing you are not going to have any problem getting your glorider back in operation. I believe parts are available.
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