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73 views 6 replies 3 participants last post by  Vinish  
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Another question for you 1300 owners.

Not sure if I am using the correct word to describe this but the 2006 VTX 1300S project bike I bought has a whirling sound at the end of an RPM rev drop. This is with the clutch in or out and in neutral. The oil I just put in is Shell's T-4 15-40 with new filter. 11,230 miles on the clock. Also while riding it makes a whirling or wining noise in all gears not real loud but noticeable. Checked the oil level good, checked the wheel bearings F/R good. I do not have a air filter installed yet just to mention.
I used a stethoscope to listen in for were the noise is coming from and it seems it is mostly louder at the front of the engine around the flywheel/starter clutch cover. If I put the end of the scope right at the front cover of the flywheel/starter on the front mounting screw it sounds very loud.
Should I be focusing in on maybe opening it up and taking a look and what would I be looking for?
Not sure if it is a norm but my VT750 is dead quite when running but I am aware this is a different beast so I am open to suggestions.


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#2 ·
The engine sound of the 1300 has been described as sounding somewhat like a sewing machine.
 
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All models of the VTX1300 have the same engine and all have an engine sound often described as a sewing machine.
 
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All kidding aside, it is pretty pronounced. I guess I will start with maybe pulling the cover on the stater later on and checking some specs as just received my Honda service manual today so now I can dig deeper.
With 11,000 mikes I would not suspect a valve adjustment issue but I guess that to should be check regardless. I also ordered now exhaust crush gaskets just in case. I did read in this web site hat most people believe this is a normal sound on all VTX 1300. It just hard to believe as my friends 2009 VTX is stock and without a whine when revved, maybe his is bad and should have a whine.

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#6 ·
I do not think so unless the wining noise is the starter motor hanging but I would expect a lot more noise if that was the case. I did a charging check and it shows good at 5,000 RPM.

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