Engine Noise

gadget · 08-31-2008, 07:00 PM

I have 2007 Nomad 1600. I have managed to put about 8500 miles since October of last year. I have no modifications done to the bike at all. Every once in a while the bike sounds like it back fires. It will only do it once when I first start it then it runs fine. Then when I am riding the bike especially when I push it the bike is noisy. I do not know if I would call it a ping or not. The bike has been to the shop and said there is no problem. It just does not sound good. Maybe this is normal. Is this just part of normal engine noise or what? I use gasoline from Shell or Mobile and I always use premium. I would make a lousy mechanic so I refer to those with more experience. Hope someone can help.

Thanks

fish · 08-31-2008, 07:10 PM

Mine make a lot of noise too but everyone said its normal. What will help is a set of loud pipes. Then you'll be saying what noise.

chainsaw · 08-31-2008, 09:17 PM

Or you could use ear plugs. Welcome to the sight and I don't think I'd worry about the noise.

Netnorske · 08-31-2008, 09:24 PM

Like Fish said...a good set of pipes (I opted for the Vance and Hines Bagger Duals)...and all you'll be thinking is how AWESOME your bike sounds...

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Cheers...and welcome from the Great Pacific NW!

VulcanE · 08-31-2008, 09:51 PM

The Vulcan "V-Twin" is a noisy monster. I compare what mine sounds like to a "Bucket of bolts" being rattled around. I have going on 24,000 miles and it has always sounded like that. Synthetic oil will quieten it down some though, and make it shift better too. ;)

redeye · 08-31-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

The Vulcan "V-Twin" is a noisy monster. I compare what mine sounds like to a "Bucket of bolts" being rattled around. I have going on 24,000 miles and it has always sounded like that. Synthetic oil will quieten it down some though, and make it shift better too. ;)

Mine sounds like a wash board band tuning up for a country fair. What you may be hearing is the cold air solenoids clicking & clacking away doing what they do. You may want to check "Gadget's" site for Vulcan noises..........-Rich

dkdixie · 08-31-2008, 10:51 PM

And another vote for V&H pipes

rksaw · 09-01-2008, 01:45 AM

Or you can de-baffle! It is much less expensive and still sounds good.

rksaw · 09-01-2008, 01:49 AM

I know, we're not helping you out much are we? My father-in-law hadn't riden in over 30 years when he bought his HD Deuce. He was surprised to find out how loud it was just shifting gears. If you don't feel comfortable with the noise your bike is making, and you don't quite believe the mechanics, try to find another KawaNOW rider close to you and go for a ride. See if that person would even feel comfortable switching bikes for 10 or 15 miles, and pay attention listening for the similar sounds and different sounds between the machines. That may help you better describe what is going on with your bike.
Live in the NorthWest?
Rich

gadget · 09-01-2008, 05:42 AM

Thanks for the help. It is appreciated.

VulcanE · 09-01-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Redeye

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

The Vulcan "V-Twin" is a noisy monster. I compare what mine sounds like to a "Bucket of bolts" being rattled around. I have going on 24,000 miles and it has always sounded like that. Synthetic oil will quieten it down some though, and make it shift better too. ;)

Mine sounds like a wash board band tuning up for a country fair. What you may be hearing is the cold air solenoids clicking & clacking away doing what they do. You may want to check "Gadget's" site for Vulcan noises..........-Rich

Mine doesn't have the cold air solenoids (they were removed 3 years ago when I installed the Thunder air kit), and it still sounds like a bucket of bolts.

**schoeney** · 09-02-2008, 11:10 AM

I am 50 years old and can't hear like I used too. My Nomad is quiet!

rlfaubion · 09-03-2008, 01:48 PM

Noisy engines save lives

phenrichs · 09-03-2008, 02:26 PM

If you wander over to the NorthCentral Region page you will find a number of members in IL. I would bet there is someone close to you and I believe they are trying to set up a meet soon.

dogdoc · 09-04-2008, 12:11 PM

V&H here.

08-31-2008, 07:00 PM	#1
gadget Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 18	Engine Noise I have 2007 Nomad 1600. I have managed to put about 8500 miles since October of last year. I have no modifications done to the bike at all. Every once in a while the bike sounds like it back fires. It will only do it once when I first start it then it runs fine. Then when I am riding the bike especially when I push it the bike is noisy. I do not know if I would call it a ping or not. The bike has been to the shop and said there is no problem. It just does not sound good. Maybe this is normal. Is this just part of normal engine noise or what? I use gasoline from Shell or Mobile and I always use premium. I would make a lousy mechanic so I refer to those with more experience. Hope someone can help. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2008, 07:10 PM	#2
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Engine Noise Mine make a lot of noise too but everyone said its normal. What will help is a set of loud pipes. Then you'll be saying what noise. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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08-31-2008, 09:17 PM	#3
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Engine Noise Or you could use ear plugs. Welcome to the sight and I don't think I'd worry about the noise.
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08-31-2008, 09:24 PM	#4
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Engine Noise Like Fish said...a good set of pipes (I opted for the Vance and Hines Bagger Duals)...and all you'll be thinking is how AWESOME your bike sounds... ! Cheers...and welcome from the Great Pacific NW! __________________ *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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08-31-2008, 09:51 PM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Engine Noise The Vulcan "V-Twin" is a noisy monster. I compare what mine sounds like to a "Bucket of bolts" being rattled around. I have going on 24,000 miles and it has always sounded like that. Synthetic oil will quieten it down some though, and make it shift better too. ;) __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2008, 10:51 PM	#7
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	Engine Noise And another vote for V&H pipes __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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09-01-2008, 01:45 AM	#8
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Engine Noise Or you can de-baffle! It is much less expensive and still sounds good.
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09-01-2008, 01:49 AM	#9
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Engine Noise I know, we're not helping you out much are we? My father-in-law hadn't riden in over 30 years when he bought his HD Deuce. He was surprised to find out how loud it was just shifting gears. If you don't feel comfortable with the noise your bike is making, and you don't quite believe the mechanics, try to find another KawaNOW rider close to you and go for a ride. See if that person would even feel comfortable switching bikes for 10 or 15 miles, and pay attention listening for the similar sounds and different sounds between the machines. That may help you better describe what is going on with your bike. Live in the NorthWest? Rich
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09-01-2008, 05:42 AM	#10
gadget Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 18	Engine Noise Thanks for the help. It is appreciated.
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09-02-2008, 11:10 AM	#12
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Engine Noise I am 50 years old and can't hear like I used too. My Nomad is quiet! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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09-03-2008, 01:48 PM	#13
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Engine Noise Noisy engines save lives
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09-03-2008, 02:26 PM	#14
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Engine Noise If you wander over to the NorthCentral Region page you will find a number of members in IL. I would bet there is someone close to you and I believe they are trying to set up a meet soon.
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09-04-2008, 12:11 PM	#15
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Engine Noise V&H here.
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