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Loud whining sound at idle after a fairly short run
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Severnpaul
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Wondering if the people with a noise pump have ever ran the fuel tank really low or completely empty.
Rob Rodriguez
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Completely empty no. Low enough for the fuel light to come on......yes.
I have had similiar experience while headed to the KC Chiefs training camp this weekend. While in traffic, the whine got so loud I could barely talk over it with my riding partner. Maybe others affected by this annoying anomaly will post their short videos of their fuel pump noise so BRP can get a larger sample size. Anyone know how much a new fuel pump costs?
Rob Rodriguez
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$400 on CheapCycle Parts but dealers will replace under warranty for free if you complain about it.
Seems like a lot of people having the noise issue with the fuel pump.
I only have about 600 miles on mine and have run the fuel tank almost empty
to see how far I could go and no noise yet, knock on wood.
Its a known fact that with the fuel pump located in the gas tank that it
needs some fuel covering it for cooling, this has been the case for autos
and even states it in many manuals.
With the Ryker engine directly below the tank it probably can get pretty warm on a hot day.
But that is not an excuse for whining noise or failure but it can take its toll over the years
if your in the habit of running a low fuel tank.
If I here an abnormal noise from mine you can bet it will be documented before the warranty is up.
I only have about 600 miles on mine and have run the fuel tank almost empty
to see how far I could go and no noise yet, knock on wood.
Its a known fact that with the fuel pump located in the gas tank that it
needs some fuel covering it for cooling, this has been the case for autos
and even states it in many manuals.
With the Ryker engine directly below the tank it probably can get pretty warm on a hot day.
But that is not an excuse for whining noise or failure but it can take its toll over the years
if your in the habit of running a low fuel tank.
If I here an abnormal noise from mine you can bet it will be documented before the warranty is up.
djdilliodon
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What I’ve noticed on mine, whine only when really hot out and drive for a while. Once I get home and it cools off it goes away. Front wheel bearings have rust and it bothers me to death! Rear one is fine though. Brakes are a bit squeaky at times. Other then that she is perfect. Waiting for the weather to cool off and the dealer will have to fix these issues. If it leaves a bad taste in my mouth on how they handle it I’ll sell it soon as it’s all addressed and get something else.
I have no idea what you just said.
djdilliodon
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What are u not understanding lol? I know this thread is about the whining sound but I added what else I’m experiencing.
Markubis
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He notices that his whines only when its hot out.
He is more bothered by the rust that is developing on his front wheel bearings.
Spoke with the mechanic at my Kansas City dealer after work today so they could hear the annoying fuel pump noise first hand. Note: Previously, the service manager had been provided videos in which you can easily hear the noise (you can refer to one of my prior posts in this thread). Good news is they looked up on the dealer service network blog and allegedly BRP is finally listening to us and have acknowledged it is a problem. However, no actionable warranty solution is yet available. If others hear updates or different information, please let us know.
Ryker uses a "magneto?" I thought magnetos were a thing of the past.
Mine is making this sound, and I only seem to hear it when it’s hot. Sometimes, though, I get the hum when I turn on the computer (before I start the engine). Could that still be the fuel pump? If so, why would the fuel pump hum if the engine isn’t running? I thought it might be the alternator.
The fuel pump will start with the ignition, not the engine. Modern fuel injection systems need to be fully up to pressure before you try to start the engine, or it's not gonna work!
So yeah, the noise you hear when you first turn the ignition on is very likely to be the fuel pump, and not the alternator. Even if the Ryker's had one, & I'm not sure they do, instead relying on a magneto system like many other motorcycles (cheap, easy, lightweight) an alternator won't do ANYTHING until the engine is running & making it spin....
Today I stopped by the dealership where I bought my Ryker asked the service manager about the whine,
He told me its the CVT that is making the noise, not the fuel pump. Don't know what to believe,
most people are sure its the fuel pump, think I agree with most people
Hasn't made the noise since the temps haven't been as high lately
He told me its the CVT that is making the noise, not the fuel pump. Don't know what to believe,
most people are sure its the fuel pump, think I agree with most people
Hasn't made the noise since the temps haven't been as high lately
So I acquired two brand new 2019 Ryker Rallys last month for my wife and I. I first noticed this whine on my tryke, and now I have heard it on hers also. On her tryke the fuel tank was full, mine was nearly full. I performed a search in these forums, and this older thread is what I found. Is this only a problem on the 2019 models? Has there been any positive solutions by BRP since this thread was last posted on 10 months ago?
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