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Engine noise

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hughes:
After I installed a pipe guard the noise is almost gone. I guess the extra weight on the pipe is keeping it from vibrating. I am just going to use it. I have new springs and 0-ring sealed with silicone.

martinfan30:
OLD THREAD ALERT!!!

I have this noise too. Very loud at idle. I can hear it in the house. I have the bash plate off right now, and will put it back on later and retry.

Top end just done, all new o rings, piston, re plate, reed block (v2). Seems like this may be a common thing on these bikes?

martinfan30:
The noise seemed to change a little with the bash plate on, but still loud. It goes with RPM up to about 2000, then you cant hear it.

Johnniespeed:
Every time that noise happens in my bike ( 04KX500 ) the exhaust mounts are the culprit and I find one or more is broken. I keep several in my tool box. Another  noise I have heard is from the kicker hitting the Gnarley pipe.
 Hope you find the cause of your noise easily.
 John

martinfan30:
The mount at the top bend of the pipe is busted. I wired it together, but not sure if its good enough.

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