noisy engine in 1500 classic

Greg · 09-15-2005

Just wondering if it's normal or something I should be concerned with.

I just picked up my 05 vulcan 1500 classic 2 days ago.
It's wonderful to ride but I've noticed that the engine is very noisy. I'd say it sounds like valves or piston slap. I'm mechanically challenged so my description may give a few of you a chuckle.

The dealer says this is normal and fired up another 1500 and it sounded the same.

Any comments are appreciated.

P.S
I absolutely love the bike but am just concerned.

bluestringer · 09-15-2005

Normal, most all the Vulcans are pretty noisy.

**2WheelFun** · 09-15-2005

It's very normal Greg. Mine does it...and others here will tell you the same. If you have aftermarket pipes on it the noise levels will go down as the louder pipes will drown out some of the big V-twin's noisy heartbeat.

Targetbuster · 09-15-2005

Noisy pipes are the only answer. I ordered mine this week!!

VNgeezer · 09-15-2005

Mine drove me crazy! But after I put on the long shots it was a lot harder to hear, and now I don't even notice it.

oldodge · 09-15-2005

My '05 1500 Classic is noisy too. It is normal, irritating, but normal..........

vulcan 1600 · 09-15-2005

my 1600 nomad does it too. like you it had me scared till i found out it was normal.

Greg · 09-15-2005

hey Vulcan1600, I just sent you a message warning you that your first question would be about engine noise lol

vulcan 1600 · 09-15-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

hey Vulcan1600, I just sent you a message warning you that your first question would be about engine noise lol

Yeah they are pretty noisy Guess we will have to break down and get louder pipes.

Joey_B · 09-15-2005

I love the noise of my engine...

Greg · 09-15-2005

I just pretend it's a 69 z28 with a cam...............then I love it

Phatboy · 09-16-2005

All I can say is that I have two noisy reliable motors =P

bjones · 09-16-2005

I find that is worse when I don't run Premium fuel (BP) then when I don't.
A lot folks say that there isn't a difference but experiance tells otherwise...
try that

scott_cbc · 09-16-2005

i.m with bjones....i notice a difference when i use high test fuel.

vulcan 1600 · 09-16-2005

They say i have to run the high test 90 or better anyway. Guess because it's fuel injected.

Constrictor · 09-16-2005

I didnt mean to cause trouble with this post, so Im just removing it.

Kenny · 09-16-2005

Constrictor,did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Take a chill pill!!!! Have a good day!

wubba · 09-16-2005

Hi Guys
Noise.......ah ... I got an 03 1500 Classic, bought it new and the noise still drives me nuts after 23000km. twice I had dealer make chief mechanic take it out for rides....normal. Jeez. My wife has a Shadow 750 Aero and hardly any engine noise.
I say she got the sports car and I dont know if I got the farm tractor or a locomotive!!! I guess the only remedy is to make the pipes louder then the engine.
Otherwise I love the styling, power and comfort of the machine. Rode 3000km 2 up on a trip this summer with all kinds of gear. No problems, she just kept humming along.
........summer goes by too fast up here. Waiting for the remnants of katrina to go by on the weekend. They usually screw up our weather for the rest of the fall!
Cheers

Wubba
St Johns Newfoundland "The Rock"
Canada

09-15-2005	#1 (permalink)
Greg Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 157	noisy engine in 1500 classic Just wondering if it's normal or something I should be concerned with. I just picked up my 05 vulcan 1500 classic 2 days ago. It's wonderful to ride but I've noticed that the engine is very noisy. I'd say it sounds like valves or piston slap. I'm mechanically challenged so my description may give a few of you a chuckle. The dealer says this is normal and fired up another 1500 and it sounded the same. Any comments are appreciated. P.S I absolutely love the bike but am just concerned. __________________ 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...dog/VULCAN.jpg

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bluestringer Rebel Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, Georgia Posts: 3,007	Normal, most all the Vulcans are pretty noisy. __________________ ..... bluestringer 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic FI V&H Longshots VROC #13910 GAVROC #159

09-15-2005	#3 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,384	It's very normal Greg. Mine does it...and others here will tell you the same. If you have aftermarket pipes on it the noise levels will go down as the louder pipes will drown out some of the big V-twin's noisy heartbeat. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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VNgeezer Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Safford Arizona Posts: 125	Mine drove me crazy! But after I put on the long shots it was a lot harder to hear, and now I don't even notice it. __________________ 2001 VN1500 Classic FI 1953 Ford F100 ---------------------- http://www.vngeezer.com

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oldodge Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 373	My '05 1500 Classic is noisy too. It is normal, irritating, but normal.......... __________________ 2005 Classic 1500 Memphis Shades, Baron, M/C, CWI, V&H -------------------------------

09-15-2005	#4 (permalink)
Targetbuster Master Doityourselfer Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cascade Foothills Posts: 934	Noisy pipes are the only answer. I ordered mine this week!!

09-15-2005	#7 (permalink)
vulcan 1600 Nomad Madness BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 185	my 1600 nomad does it too. like you it had me scared till i found out it was normal.

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Greg Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 157	hey Vulcan1600, I just sent you a message warning you that your first question would be about engine noise lol __________________ 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...dog/VULCAN.jpg

09-15-2005	#10 (permalink)
Joey_B Central Florida Rider Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando area Posts: 39	I love the noise of my engine...

09-15-2005	#11 (permalink)
Greg Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 157	I just pretend it's a 69 z28 with a cam...............then I love it __________________ 2005 Vulcan 1500 Classic http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...dog/VULCAN.jpg

09-16-2005	#12 (permalink)
Phatboy Rides a lazyboy on wheels BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,564	All I can say is that I have two noisy reliable motors =P __________________ Phatboy 04 1600 Classic Black 02 Dodge Cummins

09-16-2005	#13 (permalink)
bjones Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lone Rock Wisconsin Posts: 151	I find that is worse when I don't run Premium fuel (BP) then when I don't. A lot folks say that there isn't a difference but experiance tells otherwise... try that __________________ 02 Drifter Thunder Air Kit PCM III 78 KZ 650 79 KZ 650

09-16-2005	#14 (permalink)
scott_cbc Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2005 Location: cannon beach oregon Posts: 109	high test fuel i.m with bjones....i notice a difference when i use high test fuel.

09-16-2005	#15 (permalink)
vulcan 1600 Nomad Madness BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 185	They say i have to run the high test 90 or better anyway. Guess because it's fuel injected. __________________ Black and silver 2005 VULCAN 1600 NOMAD VROC#17892 84 Honda Goldwing Aspencade

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Constrictor Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 1,023	I didnt mean to cause trouble with this post, so Im just removing it. Last edited by Constrictor : 09-16-2005 at 10:23 PM.

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Kenny Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 484	Constrictor,did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Take a chill pill!!!! Have a good day! __________________ Kenny in North Carolina.......... _________________________________________ ---Our 4 Kids--- 2003-1500 Vulcan Classic (Cosmic Illusion Red) 2003-750 Shadow Ace (Candy Orange) 1979-Honda CM400A (Oldie Goldie) 1995-Black Lab (dog named Pooh) ----------------------------------------------- ''''''''''''Just Riding For Fun'''''''''''''

09-16-2005	#18 (permalink)
wubba Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St Johns NL Canada Posts: 79	Hi Guys Noise.......ah ... I got an 03 1500 Classic, bought it new and the noise still drives me nuts after 23000km. twice I had dealer make chief mechanic take it out for rides....normal. Jeez. My wife has a Shadow 750 Aero and hardly any engine noise. I say she got the sports car and I dont know if I got the farm tractor or a locomotive!!! I guess the only remedy is to make the pipes louder then the engine. Otherwise I love the styling, power and comfort of the machine. Rode 3000km 2 up on a trip this summer with all kinds of gear. No problems, she just kept humming along. ........summer goes by too fast up here. Waiting for the remnants of katrina to go by on the weekend. They usually screw up our weather for the rest of the fall! Cheers Wubba St Johns Newfoundland "The Rock" Canada

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