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First all, I am coming form BMW 1200LTs and currently ride a CanAm Spyder RT. I have been checking out and planned on buying a 2009 DL650-ABS with 20,000 miles on it. I took it for a test ride yesterday. I noticed quite a bit of gearbox/trans whining particularly in 3rd gear at low RPM. It is noise on acceleration then quiets down and returns when throttle is let off and engine braking occurs. Be for I purchase it, is this something to be concerned about or is this "normal" for this bike. I am used to very quiet gearboxes. It does have a lot of Touratech protection pieces as well as the lower engine cover with oil cooler position change. It is certainly possible that it is just the normal sounds being redirected up.
Reply as soon as possible as the sale is kind of pending based on replies.
Thanks ahead of time!
Reply as soon as possible as the sale is kind of pending based on replies.
Thanks ahead of time!