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Why does my Yamaha shaft driven motorcycle xvs 1100 make a whining noise on
- Thread starter Grahame
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That all depends on where the sound is coming from. The shaft could need servicing, or it could be the transmission as well. Its most likely the shaft drive. When was the last time you had it checked and serviced? It could also be an early sign of it needing to be replaced if it hasnt been serviced at all, or at the recommended intervals.
It could also be NORMAL shaft drive noise too. (huh?)
Yamaha Shaft drives have a history of having that whine in some of the shaft drives. My suggestion is, take it in, and have it serviced with new oil, and see if it still whines. Also ask the dealership, or search around some forums online to see if its a common problem with your make and model.
It could also be NORMAL shaft drive noise too. (huh?)
Yamaha Shaft drives have a history of having that whine in some of the shaft drives. My suggestion is, take it in, and have it serviced with new oil, and see if it still whines. Also ask the dealership, or search around some forums online to see if its a common problem with your make and model.
bikinkawboy
New member
After fabrication but before installation at the factory, normally the ring and pinion gears are run in to achieve perfect (or near perfect) meshing of the front side of the teeth. Because of that, they are considered a matched set. On decelleration, the backsides of the teeth are loaded rather than the front side and because of that, whine if often the result. In addition, to make sure the tooth contact area is in the middle of the teeth, shimming of the pinion gear forwards or backwards is necessary. Shims for this are often .001" in thickness. If the assembly of the final drive wasn't done perfectly, tooth contact will be off and again, whining is possible. However, usually this is more pronounced under heavy load when accellerating.
Like several others said, drain the gear lube after riding. If it's possible, see if you can see any metal flakes in it. If you have a good magnet, swish it around in the lube to see if anything sticks to it. If there are shiny flakes, that's hard surfacing flaking off and that isn't good. If you suspect anything, take it to a dealer.
Like several others said, drain the gear lube after riding. If it's possible, see if you can see any metal flakes in it. If you have a good magnet, swish it around in the lube to see if anything sticks to it. If there are shiny flakes, that's hard surfacing flaking off and that isn't good. If you suspect anything, take it to a dealer.
guardrailjim
New member
Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
Sometimes the year can make a difference.
Knowing the mileage on the bike would be helpful in this situation.
When was the last time the final drive oil was changed?
Old, or lack of oil can cause the final drive gears to make a whining noise.
Sometimes the year can make a difference.
Knowing the mileage on the bike would be helpful in this situation.
When was the last time the final drive oil was changed?
Old, or lack of oil can cause the final drive gears to make a whining noise.
guardrailjim
New member
Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
Sometimes the year can make a difference.
Knowing the mileage on the bike would be helpful in this situation.
When was the last time the final drive oil was changed?
Old, or lack of oil can cause the final drive gears to make a whining noise.
Sometimes the year can make a difference.
Knowing the mileage on the bike would be helpful in this situation.
When was the last time the final drive oil was changed?
Old, or lack of oil can cause the final drive gears to make a whining noise.