Knocking around 2500 RPM in OD

Bikerfred · 06-23-2017, 11:23 AM

Anybody hear a knocking around 2500 RPM in overdrive or in 5th gear? Goes away if I increase the RPM' to 3,000. It seems to be related to heat. Rode this winter and did not hear it at all. I have a 2016 Voyager. I use Premium Gas. Thoughts?

**JD Hog** · 06-23-2017, 11:44 AM

Welcome to the forum!

If you are still breaking this bike in it will get better with some miles. Mine was much stronger after 1,000 miles. If you haven't done the Ivan flash I would highly recommend that for more power and a better running bike overall.

Bikerfred · 06-23-2017, 12:43 PM

I have about 2,000 miles on the bike and it is still breaking in. What is the Ivan Flash?

recumbentbob · 06-23-2017, 12:44 PM

Sounds to me like you are lugging the engine and it's pinging.
Keep the RPM higher at least 2500 or more.

**JD Hog** · 06-23-2017, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikerfred

I have about 2,000 miles on the bike and it is still breaking in. What is the Ivan Flash?

http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/vn1700.htm

Do a search on the forum about his ECU Reflash

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...archid=1176879

gv550 · 06-23-2017, 05:02 PM

With a stock ECU and premium fuel, the engine shouldn't ping at 2500 RPM no matter what gear you are in. If for some strange reason it is pinging, then the Ivan flash will only make it worse. At 2000 miles there shouldn't be much carbon build-up either.
Does the noise sound like pinging (ignition knock) or is it a deeper sounding bearing or gear knock?

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Bikerfred Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Westport, Connecticut Posts: 16	Knocking around 2500 RPM in OD Anybody hear a knocking around 2500 RPM in overdrive or in 5th gear? Goes away if I increase the RPM' to 3,000. It seems to be related to heat. Rode this winter and did not hear it at all. I have a 2016 Voyager. I use Premium Gas. Thoughts? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2017, 11:44 AM	#2
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Welcome to the forum! If you are still breaking this bike in it will get better with some miles. Mine was much stronger after 1,000 miles. If you haven't done the Ivan flash I would highly recommend that for more power and a better running bike overall. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Sounds to me like you are lugging the engine and it's pinging. Keep the RPM higher at least 2500 or more. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-23-2017, 05:02 PM	#6
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	With a stock ECU and premium fuel, the engine shouldn't ping at 2500 RPM no matter what gear you are in. If for some strange reason it is pinging, then the Ivan flash will only make it worse. At 2000 miles there shouldn't be much carbon build-up either. Does the noise sound like pinging (ignition knock) or is it a deeper sounding bearing or gear knock? __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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Bikerfred Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Westport, Connecticut Posts: 16	I have about 2,000 miles on the bike and it is still breaking in. What is the Ivan Flash?
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