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    beginner query: strange sound beyond 60km/hr - fz-s

    Hey guys,

    this is my first post, been a silent reader all these times reading travelogue and stuff. Great job guys..

    coming to the point,

    I own a fz-s, 3700kms clocked still now.. i happened to hear a strange sound like metal string clinging.. i hear this sound only when the bike reaches beyond 60km/hr..

    note: my third free service date falls on next month.. so how do i deal with this.. i really have no idea since I'm a beginner and have no technical knowledge about bikes..
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    • #3
      beginner query: strange sound beyond 60km/hr - fz-s

      My bike is 6 months old.. I have no idea abt warranty mine is a stock one haven't modified anything!!

      Thanks.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Arunkarthik View Post
        Hey guys,

        this is my first post, been a silent reader all these times reading travelogue and stuff. Great job guys..

        coming to the point,

        I own a fz-s, 3700kms clocked still now.. i happened to hear a strange sound like metal string clinging.. i hear this sound only when the bike reaches beyond 60km/hr..

        note: my third free service date falls on next month.. so how do i deal with this.. i really have no idea since I'm a beginner and have no technical knowledge about bikes..
        Originally posted by Arunkarthik View Post
        My bike is 6 months old.. I have no idea abt warranty mine is a stock one haven't modified anything!!

        Thanks.
        Your bike is in warranty. And how can you be so casual to say you have no idea about warranty?

        Anyways, do you have a metallic key chain? Trust me, the bugger (metallic key chain) gave me nightmares for almost 2 days.
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        • #5
          beginner query: strange sound beyond 60km/hr - fz-s

          Sorry for being loose about my warranty.. No I use rubber key chain..
          Any way will check that!! Thanks

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Arunkarthik View Post
            Hey guys,

            this is my first post, been a silent reader all these times reading travelogue and stuff. Great job guys..

            coming to the point,

            I own a fz-s, 3700kms clocked still now.. i happened to hear a strange sound like metal string clinging.. i hear this sound only when the bike reaches beyond 60km/hr..

            note: my third free service date falls on next month.. so how do i deal with this.. i really have no idea since I'm a beginner and have no technical knowledge about bikes..
            Bro... where did you notice the sound coming from?? is it from the front? rear? side?? i mean.. you must have a clue about it right?? if not.. try to figure out from where the noise comes from.. like Divya Sharan said.. it can be the sound from the exhaust nut or bolt... how heavy is the sound?
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            • #7
              beginner query: strange sound beyond 60km/hr - fz-s

              I feel it's coming from back.. Will check it but can you guys provide on what's to be done hopefully some picture or video will help me.

              Sound is like if u take 2 to 3 strings something like guitar strings and run your fingers over it.

              Sound is clearly audible. Lasts upto 3 to 4 secs
              Last edited by Arunkarthik; 01-31-2013, 12:00 AM.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Arunkarthik View Post
                I feel it's coming from back.. Will check it but can you guys provide on what's to be done hopefully some picture or video will help me.

                Sound is like if u take 2 to 3 strings something like guitar strings and run your fingers over it.

                Sound is clearly audible. Lasts upto 3 to 4 secs
                Well, if its coming from the rear, then in that case it can be the chain noise.. try to get the chain tightened.. it lasts for 3 to 4 secs.. but how often does it repeat??
                Splendor - 2k to 2006
                Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                RayZ - 2015 til now
                Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


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                • #9
                  Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
                  Well, if its coming from the rear, then in that case it can be the chain noise.. try to get the chain tightened.. it lasts for 3 to 4 secs.. but how often does it repeat??
                  Yes it comes for sure when bike reaches 55+.. Just reached office.. even now i heard it.. 3-4 secs.. then after a short interval it again repeats..

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Arunkarthik View Post
                    Yes it comes for sure when bike reaches 55+.. Just reached office.. even now i heard it.. 3-4 secs.. then after a short interval it again repeats..
                    I am assuming it could be the chain.. tighten the chain..
                    Splendor - 2k to 2006
                    Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                    P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                    Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                    ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                    RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                    Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                    RayZ - 2015 til now
                    Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


                    Delhi to Narkanda
                    Delhi to Coimbatore
                    Delhi to Nepal

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Arunkarthik View Post
                      I feel it's coming from back.. Will check it but can you guys provide on what's to be done hopefully some picture or video will help me.

                      Sound is like if u take 2 to 3 strings something like guitar strings and run your fingers over it.

                      Sound is clearly audible. Lasts upto 3 to 4 secs
                      Scenario 1:

                      Open the seat, remove tool kit, keep it in your back pack bag, ride bike, see if sound persists. If it does then tools in tool kit are not making noise. If the sound vanishes, then you know what was making the sound and next time you put in the tool kit, stuff a piece of cloth inside along with it.

                      Scenario 2:

                      Inspect the complete drive chain assembly. I once had a similar sound coming from my chains, seems like the culprit was the lock nut which goes over the chain tightening nut had gone loose. So the chain tightening nut had also gone loose and the washer was moving around causing tinkling noise. Tightening the nuts solved all problem.

                      Scenario 3:

                      • Sure it is not your imagination? Try and repeat sound in different settings.
                      • Does it come only when you go over rough road or potholes? Something is moving around.
                      • Does it come only at a certain speed? Is it then uniform over the speed? Something might be wrong with chain/brake...
                      • What is it that you do because of which sound stops? If this is uniform then tell us cause that can give us a clue.
                      • Is it possible that the chain is rubbing against plastic cover/metal swing arm? Lubricate the chain. Does the sound persist after lubrication??


                      Frankly what you describe is too vague for any definitive sure shot answer.
                      Last edited by plasmabhai; 02-01-2013, 01:02 AM.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
                        I am assuming it could be the chain.. tighten the chain..
                        This was the exact culprit.. chain was loosen..
                        Yes got it fixed and i"m so happy now..

                        Thanks a lot people

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