Rattle during hard throttle

knobber · 03-12-2015, 09:54 AM

Being new to a 1600 Nomad, I'm hearing a "rattle/buzzing" when I hard throttle the bike but don't really notice when I slow roll the throttle. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

**Top Cat** · 03-12-2015, 10:26 AM

It is probably what we cal pinging.
Try downshifing to a lower gear and hard throttle.

**cnc** · 03-12-2015, 10:35 AM

As Tim says and if you are running reg gas with no ful processor, switch to premium.

blowndodge · 03-12-2015, 10:41 AM

If you're running premium already and it's pinging get a Victory and start running regular!

**ringadingh** · 03-12-2015, 11:01 AM

Or a fuel processor....

knobber · 03-12-2015, 11:38 AM

It seems to happen at high RPM's in 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc..but if I slow roll the throttle I do not notice it as much. If not "pinging" is there anything on the front end that may exhibit similar symptoms?? I have V&H duals and am getting ready to do air intake mod and fuel processor as well.

davidhollinger · 03-12-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

If you're running premium already and it's pinging get a Victory and start running regular!

that didn't take long!

eagle · 03-12-2015, 11:59 AM

It could possibly be loose wiring in the headlight bucket. That sometimes rattles at certain rpms or could even be keys rattling on the keychain.

knobber · 03-12-2015, 12:30 PM

I know it's not the keys because that was an issue but that one I located quickly. It wouldn't be the solenoid valves would it??

**nomadtom69** · 03-12-2015, 12:42 PM

fuel processer or 97 octane

knobber · 03-12-2015, 12:56 PM

I will try the gas first. Any suggestions as to which processor??

dank · 03-12-2015, 01:05 PM

Front heat shield on my 1600's exhaust rattled/buzzed.

knobber · 03-12-2015, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dank

Front heat shield on my 1600's exhaust rattled/buzzed.

Did you have the V&H dual baggers?

**Top Cat** · 03-12-2015, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowndodge

If you're running premium already and it's pinging get a Victory and start running regular!

Then you won't hear anything but the clang bang of the transmission when you change gears. It is like you are pounding it into the next gear with a hammer

**cnc** · 03-12-2015, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blowndodge

If you're running premium already and it's pinging get a Victory and start running regular!

We're talking rattles here, and we get rumbling from the peanut gallery.

03-12-2015, 09:54 AM	#1
knobber Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 197	Rattle during hard throttle Being new to a 1600 Nomad, I'm hearing a "rattle/buzzing" when I hard throttle the bike but don't really notice when I slow roll the throttle. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	It is probably what we cal pinging. Try downshifing to a lower gear and hard throttle. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	As Tim says and if you are running reg gas with no ful processor, switch to premium. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	If you're running premium already and it's pinging get a Victory and start running regular! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-12-2015, 11:01 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Or a fuel processor.... __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-12-2015, 11:38 AM	#6
knobber Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 197	It seems to happen at high RPM's in 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc..but if I slow roll the throttle I do not notice it as much. If not "pinging" is there anything on the front end that may exhibit similar symptoms?? I have V&H duals and am getting ready to do air intake mod and fuel processor as well.
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03-12-2015, 11:59 AM	#8
eagle Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Posts: 291	It could possibly be loose wiring in the headlight bucket. That sometimes rattles at certain rpms or could even be keys rattling on the keychain. __________________ 2001 Nomad 1500 FI - Sold 😟 2005 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2003 Honda GL1800 Goldwing
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03-12-2015, 12:30 PM	#9
knobber Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 197	I know it's not the keys because that was an issue but that one I located quickly. It wouldn't be the solenoid valves would it??
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03-12-2015, 12:42 PM	#10
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	fuel processer or 97 octane __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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03-12-2015, 12:56 PM	#11
knobber Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 197	I will try the gas first. Any suggestions as to which processor??
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dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Front heat shield on my 1600's exhaust rattled/buzzed. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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