Vaquero "Rattle"

toy4bob · 04-01-2012, 07:33 PM

Rode about 200 miles today, and the last 10 I am cruising down highway at 65 and start hearing a rattle...over the stereo. It was severe enough that I let off throttle, tapped brakes, still slowing weaved a little to "feel" wheels, everything seemed solid, and noise quit.

As I accelerated, the noise came back, somewhat sporadic. Seems like happens more on acceleration, but also some while holding speed, but always stops of let off throttle. Some of the comments I have read here made me think about the chrome ring around the ignition, and it seemed that if I pushed hard on that the rattle would stop... If it isn't this piece I don't know what else could be except to take fairing off and look inside.

I can't imagine how this plastic ring could make this much noise, and why it just started. I popped it off, and put back in, still rattle on short test drive. WTH?????

I had pulled this ring one other time to install a tankbib. and that was at least 1500 miles ago, so don't think has anything to do with it.

Any ideas?

**bearbait** · 04-01-2012, 08:49 PM

I heard that rattle, and it turned out that my left front brake caliper was working loose, and damn near fell off. Nary a drop of threadlocker. Check yours!

toy4bob · 04-01-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bearbait

I heard that rattle, and it turned out that my left front brake caliper was working loose, and damn near fell off. Nary a drop of threadlocker. Check yours!

Just checked both sides, they are solid as a rock.

Gonzo · 04-01-2012, 10:26 PM

My Voyager does it too. Kinda sporadically. Mine is definitely the tank trim. I have read on other forums that some people have gotten rid of it by adding foam insulation (weatherstripping) to the underside.

smokey · 04-01-2012, 10:52 PM

I get a "screeching" noise when Celine Dion is on the radio, but apart from that no problems on the voyager yet.

Jesus Freak · 04-01-2012, 11:04 PM

Don't know if the vaqueros have the same plastic chrome covers on each side of the rear fender as the nomad. I had to remove mine and put some silicon in between then replace. This did wonders for that crazy little rattle coming from the rear of the bike.

04-01-2012, 07:33 PM	#1
toy4bob Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 371	Vaquero "Rattle" Rode about 200 miles today, and the last 10 I am cruising down highway at 65 and start hearing a rattle...over the stereo. It was severe enough that I let off throttle, tapped brakes, still slowing weaved a little to "feel" wheels, everything seemed solid, and noise quit. As I accelerated, the noise came back, somewhat sporadic. Seems like happens more on acceleration, but also some while holding speed, but always stops of let off throttle. Some of the comments I have read here made me think about the chrome ring around the ignition, and it seemed that if I pushed hard on that the rattle would stop... If it isn't this piece I don't know what else could be except to take fairing off and look inside. I can't imagine how this plastic ring could make this much noise, and why it just started. I popped it off, and put back in, still rattle on short test drive. WTH????? I had pulled this ring one other time to install a tankbib. and that was at least 1500 miles ago, so don't think has anything to do with it. Any ideas? __________________ 2011 Vaquero, The pretty red kind (and fastest!) 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 VBA #01898 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-01-2012, 10:52 PM	#5
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	I get a "screeching" noise when Celine Dion is on the radio, but apart from that no problems on the voyager yet. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-01-2012, 08:49 PM	#2
bearbait Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greene County, NY Posts: 143	I heard that rattle, and it turned out that my left front brake caliper was working loose, and damn near fell off. Nary a drop of threadlocker. Check yours!
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04-01-2012, 10:26 PM	#4
Gonzo Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 101	My Voyager does it too. Kinda sporadically. Mine is definitely the tank trim. I have read on other forums that some people have gotten rid of it by adding foam insulation (weatherstripping) to the underside.
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04-01-2012, 11:04 PM	#6
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Don't know if the vaqueros have the same plastic chrome covers on each side of the rear fender as the nomad. I had to remove mine and put some silicon in between then replace. This did wonders for that crazy little rattle coming from the rear of the bike.
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