Got the dinosaur rompin and stompin, Hell yeah!
I notice quite a bit of cam chain racket. Sort of a 'whirring/hissing' noise. I checked the tensioner, and it still has some travel left. Not being familiar, is this normal noise? 29K miles on the clock.
I suspect the fairing is concentrating noise, but there is a good deal of engine(?) sound above 4.5K RPM/65-70MPH. Can't be sure how much is wind or fairing. Did not have my helmet with me, so I'm sure I heard more than usual. Could be some piston slap? Compression was not super, about 130 +- 5. Filled it with premium just to be sure there was no spark knock. Have not checked the valve clearance yet. Could be front wheel noise, but I doubt it. No misbehavior noted from up there otherwise. Spins ok, no wobbles. Don't notice at lower speeds same RPM.
Comments/suggestions? Shutup and drive?
Other than the chain noise, it sounds fine at idle or whacking the throttle while stopped.
Lots of what sounds like straight cut gear noise. Fresh Mobil1 75/140 gear oil in both holes. Survey says: Normal.
Upshifting is very clunky. I read this is common. Learned to not clutch. Filled it with Mobil1 15/50.
Bad buzz about 5KRPM from left side stock exhaust. Nothing obvious externally. Are there baffles inside that will go stupid? The pipes are in good condition, but blew a lot of rust dust out when I started it up.
Overall, pretty pleased with it, only 80 hrs to revive it from its 15 year slumber Hope to get it home next week, then the fun starts. Man, is the Virago gonna be pissed.
Cheers
I notice quite a bit of cam chain racket. Sort of a 'whirring/hissing' noise. I checked the tensioner, and it still has some travel left. Not being familiar, is this normal noise? 29K miles on the clock.
I suspect the fairing is concentrating noise, but there is a good deal of engine(?) sound above 4.5K RPM/65-70MPH. Can't be sure how much is wind or fairing. Did not have my helmet with me, so I'm sure I heard more than usual. Could be some piston slap? Compression was not super, about 130 +- 5. Filled it with premium just to be sure there was no spark knock. Have not checked the valve clearance yet. Could be front wheel noise, but I doubt it. No misbehavior noted from up there otherwise. Spins ok, no wobbles. Don't notice at lower speeds same RPM.
Comments/suggestions? Shutup and drive?
Other than the chain noise, it sounds fine at idle or whacking the throttle while stopped.
Lots of what sounds like straight cut gear noise. Fresh Mobil1 75/140 gear oil in both holes. Survey says: Normal.
Upshifting is very clunky. I read this is common. Learned to not clutch. Filled it with Mobil1 15/50.
Bad buzz about 5KRPM from left side stock exhaust. Nothing obvious externally. Are there baffles inside that will go stupid? The pipes are in good condition, but blew a lot of rust dust out when I started it up.
Overall, pretty pleased with it, only 80 hrs to revive it from its 15 year slumber Hope to get it home next week, then the fun starts. Man, is the Virago gonna be pissed.
Cheers
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