Weird gear or final drive noise

[Gilles]

My R18 makes a strange noise when it is cold and I put in the first gear

listen here

While recording, I realized the noise occurs also with the 2nd gear

Any idea ?

 

[Gerard]

Got a chicken in your bag ?

No it's strange really.
No idea what it can be.

 

[Gilles]

I'll have a look in the garage

 

[Gerard]

When meeting together we'll try to make a concert with my fuel pump!
Have your chicken rehearse !

 

[Gilles]

Sure, and I'll take my guitar with me

 

[Gerard]

I happen to make some music too :

 

[Gilles]

 

[R18-NIOC]

My R18 makes a strange noise when it is cold and I put in the first gear

listen here

While recording, I realized the noise occurs also with the 2nd gear

Any idea ?

Hi there,
Didn't get to hear your sound file, however I believe my R18 is making the same noise.
Did you find out what was causing the noise, and how was it cured?
Many thanks for your help.

 

[Gilles]

I got it fixed at my dealership, they changed something but I can't remember what.
Since then everything ok

 

[R18-NIOC]

Many thanks for getting back to me, very much appreciated.
I shall call with my dealer on Friday, hopefully nothing too serious. There are some frightening posts as to gearbox problems.

Wonder if riding in Rock mode has shaken something loose ?