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Engine Whistle

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Ace_Frehley, Jul 16, 2006.

  1. Ace_Frehley

    Ace_Frehley Member

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    Hey I'm new to the fourm, but i think its great to have a resource like this onlI have an 81 xj 650 maxim, and my problem is that my bike whistles. When ever I give it gas, there is a whistleing sound the gets louder and stronger with the engine speed. I only get the noise when I'm giving it gas, if I let the bike coast, or just let off the throttle the noise dies. Any ideas??

    Thanks

    Ace
     
    Ace_Frehley, Jul 16, 2006
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    Is it a whistle or a gear whine. These bikes have a gear whine due to the internals of the transmission. It is very noticeable when you let the clutch out in first.

    Nachoman
     
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    Are you sure its not you due to the excitement thats vistleing :)
     
    HooNz, Jul 17, 2006
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    My guess would be exhaust unless you can pinpoint another area. Not uncommon for stuffy quiet mufflers to give a bit of a whistle.


    Train it into a wolf whistle to attract a few chicks. :wink:
     
    Hired_Goon, Jul 17, 2006
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    You know what, I heard that same whistling sound on my bike. I never noticed it when I wore a helmet, but I just rode without one for the first time and heard that whistling.




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  6. Ace_Frehley

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    thanks guys, could be the exhaust, it was put on brand new last year, before I bought the bike, as for right now i'll just drive it whistle and all
     
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    I recently joined the forum and I have an 82 xj750 Maxim .. I have a similar whistle, the bike runs fine, I was thinking it's high end noise, and adjusting my valves would help eliminate it .. sounds like valve area, high pitch component rattling.. I used to have an xs1100 and I had loose valves and had a similar whine .. anyone have any feedback?
     
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    FlashPoint , thats because he was a Drunk!...
     
    HooNz, Jul 18, 2006
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