Dumb question on that horrible and expensive sounding noise LHS of engine.

[Isopedella]

Not really surprising for me I have had a couple of bikes over the years. I still have 1 or 2 in the shed. I do mostly all my own maintenance work because I enjoy it and I am sure its done correctly, no rip shi.. and bust - wheres the next victim? So they are all Tickity-boo and good to go.

Nobody I know has a Spyder and they are pretty thin on the ground around here, so I do not have another one to compare the noise with. My new to me F3 began to concern me. That noise, left hand side of the engine. The more I listened to it the more I noticed it. It began to really bug me. Never heard anything like it on a bike that runs just fine.

I was near a dealership the other day so I popped in for a look at whats on offer for sale and a chat about my Spyder. Thought I would ask someone who new what was what with these Spyders. Thinking possibly this is going to be an expensive stop and quietly fearing the worst.... He came out and had a listen. Then laughed his head off. Said dont look so concerned, they all sound like that. Normal.

I felt a but embarrassed but it was good piece of mind. I gotta say I enjoyed my ride back and hardly noticed the noise at all.

So if something is bugging you or you wish to ask about something, well dont be shy as there are no dumb questions.

[SeniorRider]

I would have the dealer start up another Spyder so that you could compare sounds.

[RayBJ]

I found that wearing good earplugs makes the sound go away.

[Knizar]

I found that wearing good earplugs makes the sound go away.

Remind me to NOT take any of your advise!.....Bill....

[Bfromla]

Not really surprising for me I have had a couple of bikes over the years. I still have 1 or 2 in the shed. I do mostly all my own maintenance work because I enjoy it and I am sure its done correctly, no rip shi.. and bust - wheres the next victim? So they are all Tickity-boo and good to go.

Nobody I know has a Spyder and they are pretty thin on the ground around here, so I do not have another one to compare the noise with. My new to me F3 began to concern me. That noise, left hand side of the engine. The more I listened to it the more I noticed it. It began to really bug me. Never heard anything like it on a bike that runs just fine.

I was near a dealership the other day so I popped in for a look at whats on offer for sale and a chat about my Spyder. Thought I would ask someone who new what was what with these Spyders. Thinking possibly this is going to be an expensive stop and quietly fearing the worst.... He came out and had a listen. Then laughed his head off. Said dont look so concerned, they all sound like that. Normal.

I felt a but embarrassed but it was good piece of mind. I gotta say I enjoyed my ride back and hardly noticed the noise at all.

So if something is bugging you or you wish to ask about something, well dont be shy as there are no dumb questions.

A few pics to go with that thought

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& the pranks

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[BertRemington]

Find someone with an air-cooled Moto Guzzi Norge 1150. Even the MG guy next island over says rattles like a bucket of bolts. It was gorgeous but way too fast so I gave it to a nephew. Far as I know he's still alive and out of jail. Not sure about the MG.

[troop]

The 1330 is a wonderful motor, but sewing machine quiet it ain't

[Isopedella]

The 1330 is a wonderful motor, but sewing machine quiet it ain't

Bit like those bikes with the super rattly quick shifter clutches I hear in the gas stations I guess. Sound like they are about to self destruct. My Spyder is a probable replacement for my Wing I got it in 2011. I sneaked a look at the rev counter a few times to see if it was still going it so quiet. haha. My DR650 engine transformed into a bucket of bolts when I fitted up the alloy bash plate. I live with it but dont really like it. Zipping around the city (50 kph ) I dont generally wear the ear plugs but out of town I always wear the plugs. I am keeping a lookout for another Spyder parked or on the road but have not spotted one yet.