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PTRider · #11 11-21-2012, 08:42 PM

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I confirmed the oil level was near the full mark

Engine off and bike standing upright, right?

okidave · #12 11-21-2012, 09:51 PM

From what I see in your video, it looks like the oil level is full when the engine is running. There should be none or very little visible in the sight glass with the engine running. The oil level should be checked with the engine off, on level groung with the bike balanced upright.

I also had the clicking sound after my first oil change, after riding about 100km and sitting in the garage for two days it went away.

mmonce · #13 11-21-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick505

Mine is a 2011 so different engine but try pulling in and holding the clutch and see if the noise changes/disappears?? Actually I had my 600 mile service done at the dealer and when completed made a road trip to of a few hundred miles over two days. I started hearing a knocking like noise after returning home and have had it since. Like others I've finally been able to ignore it....still don't like it but accept it as part of the bikes "personality". In any case, I've noticed, on my bike, it seems to be quieter when I pull in the clutch cable and hold it. In neutral on the center stand (or side stand I suppose), it's the loudest. However, like mentioned above, I'd take it in to the dealer if it really concerns you. Of course, when I made my next oil change myself I learned the dealer had the drain plug so loose I could unscrew it with my fingers. Last time I ever returned for service since I've not needed it in over 16000 miles with the help of folks here.

Good luck in any case.

Rick

PS - What's the status of your 1950 Ford truck. Yes, I checked out other YouTube videos while I was there.

I did not engage and release the clutch, I will check that tomorrow. However, I did hear it stopped at traffic lights (in 1st gear, with clutch lever pulled).

The 1950 F-1 Ford is my fathers. He now has it painted and wood bed installed. The only trouble is old age has catch-up with my dad so he can't enjoy all the hard work of his restoration.

mmonce · #14 11-21-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by okidave

From what I see in your video, it looks like the oil level is full when the engine is running. There should be none or very little visible in the sight glass with the engine running. The oil level should be checked with the engine off, on level groung with the bike balanced upright.

I also had the clicking sound after my first oil change, after riding about 100km and sitting in the garage for two days it went away.

I will check this tomorrow. When I changed the oil and the filter, I added 2 1/4 quarts and then started the engine to pull oil into the filter. I then turned it off and topped off the oil via the sight glass. The capacity is 2.9 quarts, and that is what I added.

mmonce · #15 11-22-2012, 08:49 AM

I re-checked the oil level and yes, I over filled it a little. I drained it to the proper level. Rookie mistake by changing my oil in a semi-level location in lieu of a perfectly flat location and by topping off the oil.

Mariusz · #16 11-22-2012, 10:09 PM

Had same issue after firs service at 1000km, now I have over 2200km and the noise disappear.

khager · #17 11-22-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mmonce

Nope, never wore ear plugs.

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You really should wear ear plugs if you are going to ride at hwy speeds. If I could go back in time I would have started wearing them sooner.

Shawnstrom · #18 11-23-2012, 09:47 AM

08 DL1000 with stock pipes, one of the noisiest bikes I ever owned while being so quiet, but none of it means anything, ignore it and ride. Been said 100 times on this forum. Now my 78 Sportster, with drag pipes, never heard any mechanical noises.

doboy · #19 11-30-2012, 04:59 AM

ive had this clicking noise from new ...was told at the dealer "they all do that " so my next service going to go to a different suzuki dealer to see if its "ok" before the warranty runs out ....it seems to be coming from the front of the engine as i pull away from standstill ..sounds just like a loose tappet & goes after 2th rpm ..it also sounds a lot quieter as the engine gets hotter ...been told its just "end float" on the cam .....

Sentinel · #20 12-01-2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mmonce

I re-checked the oil level and yes, I over filled it a little. I drained it to the proper level. Rookie mistake by changing my oil in a semi-level location in lieu of a perfectly flat location and by topping off the oil.

So how is now, same noise still?

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