Chirping noise in sixth gear??

[tiogajoe]

Just noticed a chirping noise while excellerating in sixth gear. Seems to be right around 50mph. Goes away as speed increases. Any ideas what to look for?

 

[tiogajoe]

......Only seem to notice it with earplug in???

 

[snakebitten]

What tires you running?

 

[MidlifeMotor]

50 mph seems kind of slow for 6th. What are the rpms in 6th at that speed?

 

[jrb_nw]

These bikes are geared about 20mph/1000 rpm in top gear so that would be about 2500 rpm's - I agree - too low for 6th, espec under accel.

 

[tiogajoe]

Could be me going into 6th too soon. Running k60's

 

[terrysig]

used 6th for the first time this wknd after 10K of riding. cruising speed of 80+ on the interstate....and even at that speed it felt like it wanted it to be in 5th.

sweet spot of rpm seems to be between 4 -5K.

my S10 lives in 2-3-4 gears.

 

[Mark R.]

used 6th for the first time this wknd after 10K of riding. cruising speed of 80+ on the interstate....and even at that speed it felt like it wanted it to be in 5th.

sweet spot of rpm seems to be between 4 -5K.

my S10 lives in 2-3-4 gears.

You can use 6th at lower speeds. Really. Give it a try.

 

[pteppic]

Sweet spot starts at 3500 for me.

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