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Old 08-26-2006, 09:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Okay everyone, I've been really busy lately with moving back to school and picking up classes there...plus I'm taking advanced diving classes on weekends back home, trying to organize a budget to pay for my bike, and the list goes on. But I just wanted to say hi again and let you know a couple things about how my riding is coming along (I'm still new) and ask a few questions.

I've put almost 300 miles on the bike so far, and I'm loving every minute of it. I scared the crap out of myself today, though, when I scraped the bottom of my bike leaning too far. I just didn't panic and kept through the turn and made it okay...made my heart jump though. I'm getting more and more comfortable riding on actual streets outside of the neighborhood, but not letting myself get too confident.

I wanted to ask you guys about this rattling noise coming from my 2005 m50. When I accelerate, there is something that sounds like it could be loose or possibly broken coming from the speedometer area. It's very loud and distracting. Any idea what it could be or how to fix it?

Thanks everyone!