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stumpman · 05-31-2008, 06:53 PM

I bought an 01 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 today it is in top notch shape with 5900 miles on it. The man I bought it from was short and had the bike lowered. I have two issues with it and am looking for some help from the experts as I know little about this bike. I rode it home today about 80 miles and had no problems..... then tonight I took the wife out to eat on it and sytarted hearing a noise when I let off the gas like stopping at a stop sign or just letting off it makes a Chirp/squelch type noise is best I can describe it. It only does it when you let the pressure off the drive line or engine when it's under a load if you pull in the clutch it doesn't seem to do it only when you back off the throttle . I let her get off the bike and went and tried it myself again and it seems to work great with no issues seems just the addition of her small 125 lbs makes it do this. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated and what I can do to cure this problem THanks!

Second issue is what is normaly done when a bike is lowered I need to raise this one back up it scrapes at every turn almost when we both ride and scrapes bad when I make a U turn at a light or cross a RR track. Thanks again for any help offered.

Ride safe!

Easy Rider · 05-31-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stumpman

Second issue is what is normaly done when a bike is lowered I need to raise this one back up

Have you asked the previous owner? He might even have some of the stock parts still laying around (long shot, I know).

Bigs · 05-31-2008, 07:52 PM

Google "chirp" and the make of your bike along with it. Bet you'll get your reason and a possible fix. Many say the chirp is due to aftermarket pipes put on and which lower the back pressure. Believe some vendors claim to make products that alleviate this. Not sure why it stops when you are riding solo.

stumpman · 05-31-2008, 08:34 PM

Googled up chirp but got no help there anyone else have any ideas? Thanks so far keep them coming!

Bigs · 05-31-2008, 09:11 PM

Check out Road Star Clinic. A quick search I did by using chirping pulled up many threads.

stumpman · 05-31-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigs

Check out Road Star Clinic. A quick search I did by using chirping pulled up many threads.

Awsome site I just checked it and found some great info there. Thank you!

Firedog1300 · 06-01-2008, 02:15 PM

It could be the transmission linkage to the rear wheel. The extra weight may be causing the angle from the transmission to the wheel assembl to be too steep.

05-31-2008, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
stumpman Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Bike: 01 Yamaha Roadstar 1600/ 05 Yamaha FZ1 Location: NE,FL Posts: 52	Need some help with a 1600 Roadstar Yamaha PLease! I bought an 01 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 today it is in top notch shape with 5900 miles on it. The man I bought it from was short and had the bike lowered. I have two issues with it and am looking for some help from the experts as I know little about this bike. I rode it home today about 80 miles and had no problems..... then tonight I took the wife out to eat on it and sytarted hearing a noise when I let off the gas like stopping at a stop sign or just letting off it makes a Chirp/squelch type noise is best I can describe it. It only does it when you let the pressure off the drive line or engine when it's under a load if you pull in the clutch it doesn't seem to do it only when you back off the throttle . I let her get off the bike and went and tried it myself again and it seems to work great with no issues seems just the addition of her small 125 lbs makes it do this. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated and what I can do to cure this problem THanks! Second issue is what is normaly done when a bike is lowered I need to raise this one back up it scrapes at every turn almost when we both ride and scrapes bad when I make a U turn at a light or cross a RR track. Thanks again for any help offered. Ride safe!

05-31-2008, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bigs In Training Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134	Google "chirp" and the make of your bike along with it. Bet you'll get your reason and a possible fix. Many say the chirp is due to aftermarket pipes put on and which lower the back pressure. Believe some vendors claim to make products that alleviate this. Not sure why it stops when you are riding solo. __________________ 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Cerulean Silver Cobra Slash Cut Exhaust Ameritex Saddlebags Debadged AIS removed M/E 4" Floorboard Extensions "Privately fabricated" highway pegs Kuryakyn ISO grips Kuryakyn brake pedal/shifter peg covers

05-31-2008, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bigs In Training Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134	Check out Road Star Clinic. A quick search I did by using chirping pulled up many threads. __________________ 2003 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Cerulean Silver Cobra Slash Cut Exhaust Ameritex Saddlebags Debadged AIS removed M/E 4" Floorboard Extensions "Privately fabricated" highway pegs Kuryakyn ISO grips Kuryakyn brake pedal/shifter peg covers

06-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Firedog1300 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: V-Star 1300 Galaxy Blue Location: WY Posts: 91	It could be the transmission linkage to the rear wheel. The extra weight may be causing the angle from the transmission to the wheel assembl to be too steep. __________________ Is it possiable to have a mid-life crisis at 28?

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05-31-2008, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
stumpman Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Bike: 01 Yamaha Roadstar 1600/ 05 Yamaha FZ1 Location: NE,FL Posts: 52	Googled up chirp but got no help there anyone else have any ideas? Thanks so far keep them coming!

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