High pitch whistle

[rksaw]

Originally Posted by bobzinger

My wife keeps saying she hears a faint whine coming from the front of our 2005 1600 Nomad. I don't hear it, but now you have me wondering.

My wife hears me whine when I'm not able to ride.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[bebop]

Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

Any chance that you can put the bike on a jack and strap it down then start it up and put it in gear to see if the whistle is still there? This might tell you if it is in the drivetrain or the front end as you speculate. And with the bike on the jack you could listen to every nook and cranny with a hose for a stethoscope.

Didn't think of that. I have a jack, stand and straps. It will also give me a chance to try out my adaptor. Might as well change the oil after I check since it will already be on the stand and warmed up. :)

Thanks, Cheers!

[finky]

Mine does it as well I only noticed it when I had a new diff fitted and my mate who has a 2008
had the same problem with his 2008 Nomad, Kawasaki said it is normal but noted it incase of problems later it tends to come from the diff when you are coasting or gearing down.

[bebop]

Thanks, I feel a little better knowing that I'm not losing what's left of my mind.

I figured it must be something like that since I only hear it when the clutch is engaged and it increases pitch as I accelerate or decreases pitch when deccelerating and using the engine to slow down along with the brakes.

Cheers!