"rattle" in fairing on my Voyager - Page 2

smokey · 06-10-2012, 04:24 PM

Buy a tank bib, never had a problem since I installed it and the extra pocket on the bib is very handy.

redjay · 06-10-2012, 04:30 PM

On my Voyager the rattle I had was the chrome ring around the ignition switch. If you press on it you will probaly find that it moves. The noise happens at certain rpms and bumps in the road.

1st One · 06-12-2012, 05:14 AM

My 2009 Voyager developed a rattle turned out to be my gauges on the right side. When you here the rattle push your finger on each gauge and see if it goes away

EmaGia · 07-08-2012, 09:01 PM

I'm having the same problem on my 2011 Vaquero. Around 3000 rpm, the vibration makes a wicked creeking noise from the front fairing. Can't isolate where it is coming from. I noticed it when I went to a 16" windscreen. All the bolts are tight, but still get that noise. Will try the aforementioned suggestions.

AZ Voyager · 07-13-2012, 03:17 PM

EmaGia... i would first look at the trim ring aruond the ignition, mine was making the same creeking and I couldn't figure it out but the Awesome dealer here in Arizona figured it out. it continues to come loose now and them but just push down on it and it is fine...

EmaGia · 07-17-2012, 12:38 AM

It turns out the noise was coming from the plastic tank-bib, at he front of the tank. It was vibrating of the tank. Got some heavy duty double sided tape and some thin rubber and mounted it under the plastic, on the tank. Did the trick. Thanks for the suggestions folks!

smokey · 07-17-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EmaGia

It turns out the noise was coming from the plastic tank-bib, at he front of the tank. It was vibrating of the tank. Got some heavy duty double sided tape and some thin rubber and mounted it under the plastic, on the tank. Did the trick. Thanks for the suggestions folks!

Now all Kawasaki has to do is take note, and put some trim around the edge. Of course we know that will not happen.

1st One · 07-27-2012, 08:07 AM

Well folks I had rattle up front its some gauges vibrating, what I did was take two fingers and push on speed O & temp gauge. Noise quite so to fix I took a several plastic coffee stir sticks & cut them into three equal pieces and pushed two pieces around the out side of chrome gauge I have done this on all four gauges and no more rattling.

stoutman · 08-10-2012, 02:38 PM

I had the same rattle with the plastic tank bib where it dives down the front of the tank. My solution was to cut two short pieces of vacuum hose then slit them lengthwise and slide that between the plastic and the tank on both sides. That worked like a charm and has stayed in place. It may not look as nice as the sticky foam you guys used. Anybody have any pictures?

dozrtravlin · 08-16-2012, 07:33 AM

Mine is an 09 Voyager and over the years I've had a number of rattles and found a cure for all.

As others have said the tank bid or tape fixes the chrome tank cover rattle. As for the chrome strip on the windshield took the shield off and replaced it tightened the bolts to my tension, no more rattle. Rattle from the dash or somewhere like that took the fairing outer off tightened every screw I could find, even on the back of the instrument cluster (and there were quite a few I got 3/4 or more of a turn on) placed a bit of soft foam on the connecting lugs at the centre of the top dashboard piece ( the one that joins into the base of the windscreen).

While the fairing outer was off I noticed a large multi pin female connector that appeared to be floating loose so I taped it down. I also noticed that the flat chrome plate behind the headlight mounting rattled when I tapped it so I replaced the plastic push stud mounts, no more rattles.

So I guess the moral of my story is there are plenty of things that will rattle on the front of the Voyager and the only way to cure them is trial and error. Besides pulling the front end apart is a good way to learn how easy it is to work on.

REPhiltoe · 05-29-2013, 04:57 PM

I think I have the same irritating rattle noise on my 2010 Voyager. Only does it while the bike is in motion. Cant hear the noise while stationary and revving the engine. Took a look at the plastic tank bib, it does vibrate quite a bit even when stationary, but no rattle.

I already took it to the dealership, they had it fro 3 days ,said they couldn't hear it!
I don't know what else to do!!!

MickeyT · 05-29-2013, 05:34 PM

The plastic trim ring around the ignition was the source of alot of creaking and rattle, pop the ring off and used a thick rubber band as a gasket , condition corrected.

Netnorske · 05-29-2013, 08:52 PM

I had that problem (rattling tank cowling) on my 2012 Voyager....seems a really common problem. A nice tank bib will cure it and add some bling....a good two-fer....

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RVR · 05-29-2013, 09:44 PM

I took some small vacuum line and slit it too but I went along the whole thing to fill the gap on top of the tank also. Looks pretty good and you can't tell it doesn't belong there.

jtrkr220 · 06-01-2013, 06:57 AM

I just turn the music up louder, whats that? I don't hear any rattle :) ...... seriously though the rattle on my 11 Voyager is from the right side cubby, just needed to tweak the latch a little bit

06-10-2012, 04:24 PM	#16
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	Buy a tank bib, never had a problem since I installed it and the extra pocket on the bib is very handy. __________________ 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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06-12-2012, 05:14 AM	#18
1st One Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Saskatoon Canada Posts: 3	My 2009 Voyager developed a rattle turned out to be my gauges on the right side. When you here the rattle push your finger on each gauge and see if it goes away Last edited by 1st One; 06-12-2012 at 05:16 AM.
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07-13-2012, 03:17 PM	#20
AZ Voyager Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 119	EmaGia... i would first look at the trim ring aruond the ignition, mine was making the same creeking and I couldn't figure it out but the Awesome dealer here in Arizona figured it out. it continues to come loose now and them but just push down on it and it is fine... __________________ Kevin 2015 H-D Ultra Limited 2012 Voyager / Gone 2006 Vulcan Classic Anniversary Edition / Gone VBA #02052 VROC #34932 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-27-2012, 08:07 AM	#23
1st One Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Saskatoon Canada Posts: 3	Well folks I had rattle up front its some gauges vibrating, what I did was take two fingers and push on speed O & temp gauge. Noise quite so to fix I took a several plastic coffee stir sticks & cut them into three equal pieces and pushed two pieces around the out side of chrome gauge I have done this on all four gauges and no more rattling. __________________ If your back tire lasts more than a season, Then your not riding enough
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08-10-2012, 02:38 PM	#24
stoutman Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 25	Plastic tank bib issue I had the same rattle with the plastic tank bib where it dives down the front of the tank. My solution was to cut two short pieces of vacuum hose then slit them lengthwise and slide that between the plastic and the tank on both sides. That worked like a charm and has stayed in place. It may not look as nice as the sticky foam you guys used. Anybody have any pictures?
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06-10-2012, 04:30 PM	#17
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	On my Voyager the rattle I had was the chrome ring around the ignition switch. If you press on it you will probaly find that it moves. The noise happens at certain rpms and bumps in the road.
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07-08-2012, 09:01 PM	#19
EmaGia Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	I'm having the same problem on my 2011 Vaquero. Around 3000 rpm, the vibration makes a wicked creeking noise from the front fairing. Can't isolate where it is coming from. I noticed it when I went to a 16" windscreen. All the bolts are tight, but still get that noise. Will try the aforementioned suggestions.
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07-17-2012, 12:38 AM	#21
EmaGia Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	It turns out the noise was coming from the plastic tank-bib, at he front of the tank. It was vibrating of the tank. Got some heavy duty double sided tape and some thin rubber and mounted it under the plastic, on the tank. Did the trick. Thanks for the suggestions folks!
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08-16-2012, 07:33 AM	#25
dozrtravlin Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 5	Mine is an 09 Voyager and over the years I've had a number of rattles and found a cure for all. As others have said the tank bid or tape fixes the chrome tank cover rattle. As for the chrome strip on the windshield took the shield off and replaced it tightened the bolts to my tension, no more rattle. Rattle from the dash or somewhere like that took the fairing outer off tightened every screw I could find, even on the back of the instrument cluster (and there were quite a few I got 3/4 or more of a turn on) placed a bit of soft foam on the connecting lugs at the centre of the top dashboard piece ( the one that joins into the base of the windscreen). While the fairing outer was off I noticed a large multi pin female connector that appeared to be floating loose so I taped it down. I also noticed that the flat chrome plate behind the headlight mounting rattled when I tapped it so I replaced the plastic push stud mounts, no more rattles. So I guess the moral of my story is there are plenty of things that will rattle on the front of the Voyager and the only way to cure them is trial and error. Besides pulling the front end apart is a good way to learn how easy it is to work on.
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05-29-2013, 04:57 PM	#26
REPhiltoe Jr. Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7	I think I have the same irritating rattle noise on my 2010 Voyager. Only does it while the bike is in motion. Cant hear the noise while stationary and revving the engine. Took a look at the plastic tank bib, it does vibrate quite a bit even when stationary, but no rattle. I already took it to the dealership, they had it fro 3 days ,said they couldn't hear it! I don't know what else to do!!!
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05-29-2013, 05:34 PM	#27
MickeyT Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: youngsville N.C. Posts: 20	The plastic trim ring around the ignition was the source of alot of creaking and rattle, pop the ring off and used a thick rubber band as a gasket , condition corrected.
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05-29-2013, 08:52 PM	#28
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	I had that problem (rattling tank cowling) on my 2012 Voyager....seems a really common problem. A nice tank bib will cure it and add some bling....a good two-fer....! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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05-29-2013, 09:44 PM	#29
RVR Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 71	I took some small vacuum line and slit it too but I went along the whole thing to fill the gap on top of the tank also. Looks pretty good and you can't tell it doesn't belong there. __________________ 11 Vaquero--Red Kury board mount highway pegs with swing wings Kawasaki power point Utopia rider backrest KQR backrest and luggage rack Kruzer Kaddy Garmin gps with mounted case 13" Cee Baileys dark tinted windshield Passenger floorboards Kury tombstone bag TLC bag liners--STILL WAITING????
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06-01-2013, 06:57 AM	#30
jtrkr220 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway, Ohio Posts: 32	I just turn the music up louder, whats that? I don't hear any rattle :) ...... seriously though the rattle on my 11 Voyager is from the right side cubby, just needed to tweak the latch a little bit __________________ VBA Member # 2390 Vulcan Riders Association Chapter 1-32 Columbus Ohio
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