JohnG Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 So I picked up this 03 XB9S last December. I've done some routine maintenance and general cleanup and put a few hundred miles on it. I like it. A lot. But I'm concerned that maybe I didn't do a careful enough check out when I bought it. It seems to have a knock in the front end of the motor/trans somewhere. It had a pretty good rattle to it also, but I cleaned that up with a primary chain adjustment. Now I'm worried that I've got something more serious going on. Question. Where/to whom should I take the bike for a check out? There's a Buell mechanic at Northstar HD but the shop fees are pretty pricey. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Post your symptoms on bad weather bikers. It will be quickly diagnosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Any John deere mechanic should be able to diagnose your issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Issues? Sounds like a Harley motor to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) I bet totally normal. We all hear weird stuff from our bikes. Get another couple of bikers to listen. Edited July 6, 2014 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Depends on your location.NE Ohio there is Western Reserve HD in Mentor,very Buell friendly !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Video record the sound with a good mic, post on YouTube. Link to buell forum ask if normal or common problem or such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I bet totally normal. We all hear weird stuff from our bikes. Get another couple of bikers to listen. I'm with this guy. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Very cool... Thanks all. Looking to find someone to give a listen and get their opinion. Fourth of July weekend is a pretty busy time, so hard to get ahold of folks. I'm hoping that its just a noisy plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heagachongoose Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 They are loud engines naturally. These bikes require little maintainence so unless it's been thrashed I doubt it's anything to worry about. Record the sounds/symptoms you were referring to and post them up either here or on badweatherbikers.com. We will get you straightened out quickly enough. I don't know of any local shops to take it to. Although any decent Harley dealer should be able to sort you out. It is a Harley sourced engine after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 When everything is good, it should sound like a blender full of nickles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heagachongoose Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 ^ lol. True statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ok bubbies... Give a listen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Watch the last 30 seconds. Sounds as terrible as yours lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Watch the last 30 seconds. Sounds as terrible as yours lol I heard a vibration rattle on his. Not the knock I hear on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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