Fixed the Audio Static and Whine!

[canamjhb]

Posting this because others may find my experience useful. I had a minor RPM sensitive whine in my headset. I bought a new helmet and headset because it was time to do that. The whine was unbearable in the new set-up. It is not uncommon to experience that when lights and electronics are added to a bike. So, I installed a Ground Loop Isolator. Easy to do. But the problem persisted. I then went to the battery. Everything looked and felt tight. I did not want to remove the cables completely but I did back the fasteners off a bit and then retightened them. Low and behold, problem solved. ALL the headset noise is now gone. The next time the battery is out, I will follow BK911s advice and install star washers. Thanks, Mike. I may not have looked at those battery terminals if not for your star washer suggestions..... Jim

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Posting this because others may find my experience useful. I had a minor RPM sensitive whine in my headset. I bought a new helmet and headset because it was time to do that. The whine was unbearable in the new set-up. It is not uncommon to experience that when lights and electronics are added to a bike. So, I installed a Ground Loop Isolator. Easy to do. But the problem persisted. I then went to the battery. Everything looked and felt tight. I did not want to remove the cables completely but I did back the fasteners off a bit and then retightened them. Low and behold, problem solved. ALL the headset noise is now gone. The next time the battery is out, I will follow BK911s advice and install star washers. Thanks, Mike. I may not have looked at those battery terminals if not for your star washer suggestions..... Jim

... I appreciate the shout-out ...... the Star washer thing came from waaaaay back in my combustion engine vehicle memory.... these things are " Shakers " , less now than earlier ones, but they still shake...... tires and Star washers are my " thing " ..... Mike