Whining noise

[staggs65]

Is this normal on these to have a whining noise at idle? Bought one for my son this year, even dropped it off at the dealer for a preseason setup since I didn't have time to deal with it. It ran fine all winter but the whining sound had me wondering, especially since it went through my dealers shop.

 

[Mooseman]

It shouldn't "whine" but it does have its own set of noises. I know I find my MP really noisy compared to my 2010 RS Venture GT. Maybe it's the gear reduction you're hearing?

 

[74Nitro]

Is this normal on these to have a whining noise at idle? Bought one for my son this year, even dropped it off at the dealer for a preseason setup since I didn't have time to deal with it. It ran fine all winter but the whining sound had me wondering, especially since it went through my dealers shop.

 

[74Nitro]

Must b an 07.
See my thread phazer siezed

 

[staggs65]

Must b an 07.
See my thread phazer siezed

Yes, 07

 

[staggs65]

Must b an 07.
See my thread phazer siezed

Ouch, just looked at your thread. The one I have is very low miles for a 07 also. What are all the parts that need to be upgraded before I get to the point you did? Looks like a summer project.

 

[74Nitro]

Ouch, just looked at your thread. The one I have is very low miles for a 07 also. What are all the parts that need to be upgraded before I get to the point you did? Looks like a summer project.

Gear set, and gear for balancer

 

[staggs65]

Gear set, and gear for balancer

Thanks for the info

 

[74Nitro]

Thanks for the info

You should also spin the balancer shaft while holding something near the end as a reference to make sure it is true. Mine had a slight wobble, and the balancer shaft does change up to a different part number.
Also note the nut is left-hand thread on the balancer shaft.

 

[cannondale27]

Just so you know gears such as in reduction that are loose whine. Tight will not whine but if too tight fail because of heat created. Every failed gear set I have seen had been real hot. Black burned and even blue evidence of heat. I believe they failed because they were to tight to one another.

 

[cannondale27]

Mine has always had a whistlelike whine. Sounds kinda cool!

 

[74Nitro]

The Phazer I am working on clearly had an abnormal whining noise. Faulty parts from new.

 

[cannondale27]

Gears burnt?

 

[cannondale27]

Just saying sound is subjective. Mine has always had a whine. 23000mi later the gears are fine. If in doubt I guess take a look at them and look for burnt gears.

 

[staggs65]

This one whines enough that when he pulls up to a group everybody turns and looks to see what the heck it is. If I get some time next time I'm home I'll take a video of it