[Kenner]

...abut a week ago I was standing beside a 2000 gl1500; after
he started the bike up and let it idle, I was very surprised there
was absolutely no whine at all, in fact you could barely hear the
motor idling; other 1500's I've noticed had a whine

...with the 1800's, the whine has really varied from barely a
noticeable whine to some that are quite loud; my '01 for
example, to me anyways is quite obviouis

..anyone have any ideas or comments as to why this would
vary from one bike to the other; particularly if they are the
same model etc, such as the 1800's? you'd think that as
they're built the same, there wouldn't be any difference..

regards.....Ken

 

[Red]

.anyone have any ideas or comments as to why this would
vary from one bike to the other;

Lack of quality control and or high tolerances!

 

[cgent]

Chain, rather than belt cam drive ...

I like it ... sounds likean electric motor .... :lol:

 

[Guest]

.anyone have any ideas or comments as to why this would
vary from one bike to the other;

Lack of quality control and or high tolerances!

Shame on you Red :roll: :shock:

 

[kevin burton]

rubbish alternators on 1800

 

[Red]

Chain, rather than belt cam drive ...

The chain runs in oil. No whine there. You can barely hear the chain when you stick your face into the front of the motor! :shock: LOL...

Some of the 1500 Wings whined, but not as bad as the Valks. Some of the 1800's are terrible.

 

[cgent]

OK ... so the 1800 is a peice of junk ... dump it and buy a Harley ...

I LOVE MINE !!! The only reason I can hear the engine whine is because it is so quiet.

... and as for "Lack of quality control and or high tolerances! " ... I 'spect it'll only run a couple hundred thousand miles 'fore it's worn out ...



:lol: