[Cuthbert]

@Cuthbert - that's very reassuring. Did a bit of reading, and found a comment on a Honda forum that claims Honda engines have "noisy" valve trains. I'm guessing the mix of both noises is what we're probably hearing.



Also, being a bit of a worrier, I wanted (but haven't had the time) to test this with a different helmet. Something made me suspect that different muffling on the ears from the helmet lining will make this noise more / less prominent...

No worries, also the noise will go away if you fit a loud exhaust lol


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[zohararad]

No worries, also the noise will go away if you fit a loud exhaust lol

Or as I slowly go deaf from old age

 

[Pinecone]

I wear hearing protection - headphones - when operating a variety of machines and equipment. This effectively changes the sound of the equipment to make it suspicious of something being wrong. I have 25% hearing loss & tinnitus, yet with ear hearing pro on, i can easier troubleshoot 'mystery' sounds on my equipment.

 

[dollarbill181]

On my lunch break I rode without a helmet and couldn't hear the ticking over the exhaust.
Throw on my helmet and suddenly I can hear the ticking noise.

 

[CueBaller]

The helmet probably captures the sound coming up from the engine.

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[Tearshock]

I just picked up mine and it only has less than 50 kilometers on it and makea that buzzing sound as well lol I guess thats normal on this bike

 

[Iro]

Hello,
Funny to read that because I had the same reaction :grin2:
It's a disturbing sound when you are not an motorcycle expert.
My dealer heard nothing so I suppose it's normal sound.
So ok, my motorbike makes a sewing machine sound :grin2: :grin2: :grin2:

 

[jdock]

Sewing machine sound is perfect. Not a lot of riders know what that sound is.

If it is quieter, no sewing happening, then you need valves looked at / adjusted.

 

[Rebel!Rebel!]

Just bought a 2020 500 3 months ago and noticed a similar sound if in 2nd gear and up. The best way to describe mine is like a bicycle sprocket when you pedal backwards. The chain is fitted just fine, but the noise is noticeable. Do you guys feel like it's the same issue?

 

[Benyah358]

You need to add a rpm gauge. It’s really simple. A child could do it. You were at a gear going at a low low rpm.

 

[Mr t]

I don't think it's a load issue - the clicking is audible even under relaxed riding style with fast gear shifts and lower RPM. As for gasoline quality, we only have 95 octane as an option, so it's a no go.

I'll visit the dealership today and have them take a look

i have the same issue(noise) and ive only done 230km it started at around 60km's

Let us know how you go because ive been thinking about taking mine in aswell

Cheer