Any ideas on how to find the location of a vibration on the GS? Right before shifting I keep hearing something loose, kind of a metal on metal ringing sound. Sounds like something is loose, but I'm not sure. What's the best way to track down loose bolts on the bike?
I usually take the plastic end of a screwdriver and tap it around on stuff until I hear the sound I recognise, and tighten that thing down. Of course it's a good idea once in a while to find every bolt and screw and just make sure it's tight. I was missing two bolts from my lower triple once. Yikes!
If you don't find it and you don't have a critical failure, your other option is to learn to love the noise.
Does this happen at a stand-still as well, or only when you're moving around? If you can replicate the sound while parked by having someone rev the engine while you look around. :dunno_white:
I'll try the screw driver idea, thanks...
The noise hits at around 5500 rpm's, and only when moving. If I rev it while parked, I don't hear it...