Strange noise

[Desert Spyder]

I have been hearing strange noises from the left side of my '10 RT lately. It sounds like castanets when starting forward at low speeds but can't hear it after 20 or so. There is also a vibration on my footboard. The sound is rhythmic like something is striking the spokes of the wheels or like if somebody puts a coin your in the hubcap of your car.

I jack up all three wheels which showed nothing unusual. With the rear wheel in the air I engage the tranny and no noises. The belt looks normal and looking down the belt line while the tire is spinning shows nothing unusual.

I'm at a loss as to whats going on. I haven't taken the plastic off yet. I will be taking the bike in maybe next week for its oil change but was wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this? Thanks

[OJ UK]

If you have paddle change (SE5) it may be a problem with the centrifugal clutch. Certainly worth
a look-see at your dealer.

[Bob Denman]

Could a brake caliper be hanging up a bit, and dragging a pad?

[SpyderAnn01]

So you're not going to Soyderfest this year?

[Chupaca]

while your down there check the torque on the output shaft where your engine sproket is. Also see if the bering is still tight..if all this renders nothing take her in..I hate tracking down a annoying or worrisome sound...

[Dan_Ashley]

I had a storage noise on the back of my Spyder. I pushed her off.

[Desert Spyder]

So you're not going to Soyderfest this year?

Nope. We are going on an Alaskan cruise on July 5 plus Joy only gets so much time off. I hope to be able to go to SITR but thats in the air at the moment. Hope you have fun at SF and have a dry and warm time.

[Desert Spyder]

I had a storage noise on the back of my Spyder. I pushed her off.

Thats bad Dan. Dee will pay you back on that one. Hope you had a nice cruise.

[Desert Spyder]

while your down there check the torque on the output shaft where your engine sproket is. Also see if the bering is still tight..if all this renders nothing take her in..I hate tracking down a annoying or worrisome sound...

I've been thinking about that rascal. There have been trouble with that shaft on other bikes. I will be taking the bike to the Pirate next week.

[Dan_Ashley]

Thats bad Dan. Dee will pay you back on that one. Hope you had a nice cruise.

the cruise was great....so sayeth my ghost as a result of being murderized from the previous post (LOL)

[Desert Spyder]

Turns out the noise was a .... rock in the rear pulley. But the belt apparently will need to be replaced. The master cylinder too. I've been pumping the brakes by habit and finally had them check it out. The service mgr says Western Service will cover the MC but not the belt. First time I've ever used Western Service. Are they a good company to work with?