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Old August 1st, 2010, 08:21 PM   #1
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Name: Trevor
Location: Barrie, Ontario
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Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S

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Buzzing noise at lower rpms?

seems to be worst between 4-8k rpm. it sounds like it could be valvetrain noise to me, if I pull the clutch in and let the motor idle while moving it goes away, so it's def in the motor somewhere. it seems to be much worse when engine braking. I had the 1st service done last thursday and have since put another 500km on it, and it's getting more noticeable every time i go out.

is the valvetrain particularly noisy on these things, or should I be taking it in? this is my first bike, so i really don't know if it's normal or not. it's definitely not the gas tank whistle, I've heard that and I know this isn't the same thing.

thanks guys
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