Guys & Gal(s),

Right now, I have about 800 miles on an 06 blue & yellow 1000 and pretty much from the very first mile, I've noticed a high pitch noise while in 6th gear that is not present at any speed in the first 5. Should I be concerned? I cannot hear it at high speeds, but it's very pronounced at around 35-40. It doesn't seem to be causing any problems (for now), but I'm concerned that if it is a bad bearing, it could lock up on me (something I prefer not to think about too much). Even though I was suppose to take it back for it's first maintenance at 600 miles (as requested by the dealer), I just haven't had the time. I was just going to tighten the chain and change the oil myself, but this 6th gear issue has me a bit concerned. It doesn't seem to affect acceleration or normal highway riding, but it has me thinking non-the-less.

Anyone have a thought on this or has the same problem?

Thanks!

 

Your problem is being at 35-40 in 6th..

 

+10000
lmao. what are u doing in 6th gear going that slow? And how do u only have 800 miles on that bike, didnt u buy it a while ago? Try and keep in second while going that slow, third at worst homie. dont u feel the bike bog down while going that slow in 6th?

 

Now thats what I call running through the gears! HAHA! No reason to be in sixth at that speed.

 

Good grief. . cut me some slack. I do not RIDE normally at that low speed in 6th gear (it's moreslowing under engine breakingthan riding), but it's where I can actually hear it loudly and none of my previous bikes made this bearing noise. For the sake of those that simply don't understand, the noise is there even when I'm doing 80+. . it's just that I can hear it very well the slower I go. For those that are IQ challenged, the reasonis that there is very little wind noise at that speed. If I downshift to 5th, it goes away.

 

Man, I wouldnt worry about it.
I would bet that there is no noise when you are in sixth at the right speed to be in sixth.
Now if you are getting noise from gears that you should been in at a certain speed, then I would be worried.
But if you are not happy with our answers than go to the dealer and have em check it under warranty

 

We are , take it to the dealer.

 

So helpful. . .

 

Thanks for the thoughtful response, Slayer. At least someone is trying to give me some decent advice. The problem is just that. . the noise is there in 6th gear when I'm suppose to be there, but because of speed, helmet noise, etc., it's difficult to hear it. It is under warranty and I will take it in. . .I was just hoping others were hearing the same thing. Thanks again!

 

I havent heard anything like that on my bike when I am in sixth I am doing about 150 +
But I would just take it in.... It is your life & saftey!