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[Chris57]

Hi , when crusing at 55-60ish the engine on my himilayan has a quite distinct rattle note to the engine. It runs fine and has just had a service without comment after a road test so it may be quite normal.
Any one have the same.

Chris

[windmill john]

Are you sure it’s engine and not resonance?

Can you get to the same speed in 4th and see.



John

[Chris57]

Its definitely engine and its rev based so tends to be worse under load , its not terrible but rather its unpleasant and sounds like an old bike I had the would have bad pinking under load

[Duke of Wybourne.]

It's hard to determine what you are hearing on a forum, but including my own bike I've ridden another three, and they all have a distinctive "engine" noise under power once you get up the rev range, especially under load up hills. I have learned to ignore it. I know someone who made such a fuss about this noise, they got the bike replaced, and guess what ? The replacement wasn't any better. There's a host of different potential causes, induction noise, resonance etc etc. I've got so used to it I don't notice it any more, and as the miles pile up, it hasn't got any worse.

[Chris57]

Yeah I'm sure you're right, I will ignore it,
I find 60 is about the best A road crusing speed
And it is sweet at 45-50 on B roads. Guess thats what they're built for. I want to do a uk tour next year about 800 miles or so so hope it will be up to it. Since I've had it my BMW GS has sat in the garage!!

[Ali 1]

Hi
Mad as it may sound, try taking the windshield off and see if the clatter/noise/my engine definately has a death rattle/ racket goes away..
It did the trick on mine..after it drove me mad for 6months..
I have tried re-fitting it with a series of different monting rubbers/bolts/torques but so far i cant get rid of it..
What i do have now tho is peace of mind..Engine is fine.!
Good luck, i think you may well have success. Let us know how you get on please.

[Duke of Wybourne.]

I want to do a uk tour next year about 800 miles or so so hope it will be up to it.

I've done a couple of 500+ mile day rides without any problems on A and B roads, which is where the Himalayan thrives, especially once you get North of Inverness.

[Leon Novello]

I agree with Ali, a windshield/ windscreen will amplify engine noise; it will be quieter without one, although I would never have ridden without one on my bikes, as they kept a lot of filth off my face and clothes. Particularly useful when riding in rain.

[Wheaters]

Coincidentally, having been without a screen for about 18 months or so, I replaced the one on my 350 Electra last week. I rode the bike for the first time yesterday and noticed how much more noisy the engine seemed to be. I soon got used to it and gave the bike its usual 100 mile workout.

[Ali 1]

Hi again
Just for clarity..
On mine, its definately the screen vibrating thats the annoying and very audible noise.
I know this for sure as you can alter/remove the noise by taking hold of the screen as it vibrates.
As i have said already, still looking for the remedy , other than leaving the screen in the garage..

If anyone does have the answer to eliminating the windscreen rattling by means other than that, please post details.