So I noticed this on Saturday (likely that its been going longer than that), thought it was just my ears ringing, but there seems to be a constant beep emanating from my speedo cluster. is this something to worry about, and what could it be. like I said it sound just like a ringing in your ear after a concert or a day at the range maybe, barely perceptible
Mechanical or electronic? pitch change with speed?
im gonna say its electronic as it is steady and constant. no change with speed except it may get louder as I first noticed it at about 70 but not shure it could just be that its the right pitch to cut through the sound of wind.
Does it happen with the bike stationary? What year is the bike?
OK so in trying to make sure I was giving thorough and correct info I went out to the bike and did some poking around. its not coming from the speedo its coming from the tank (fuel pump?) and their is no change when I rev the throttle it stays fairly consistant while stationary but is present. it makes the same noise for about 2 seconds when I first turn the key, while I assume its priming the fuel lines
Ok, so what you're hearing is the electric fuel pump. My hearing is basically junk, so I can just hear mine whine when I power it on, but not after the engine is running. Don't worry, you won't be able to hear it when you get old.
so just the joy of having been born 20 years after I should have then.... I guess I can deal with that...still wondering if im the youngest drifter owner?
I think you and I are the youngest......on the forum.....
Quote from: CDNRatMan on August 19, 2013, 21:09:06 PM
I think you and I are the youngest......on the forum.....
Who the heck are you trying to kid??? you're about 3 days older than dirt!!!! ;D
Quote from: draconarmy on August 19, 2013, 20:56:27 PM
...still wondering if im the youngest drifter owner?
I'm just glad there is someone younger than me here. And I ain't that young. Unless your 3 days older than dirt. Then I'm in my prime. Ha ha ha.
Quote from: Troll on August 19, 2013, 20:15:11 PM
Ok, so what you're hearing is the electric fuel pump. My hearing is basically junk, so I can just hear mine whine when I power it on, but not after the engine is running. Don't worry, you won't be able to hear it when you get old.
Maybe a bearing in the fuel pump going?
pete look under your name it said you were a Sr. member so it means you are old.......