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    clutch?? water pump??noise

    in General Tech Talk

    Posted

    Well I replaced all the parts in the water pump today. Seals, o-rings etc. Fired her up to check for leaks and found none. At this point I'm pretty proud of myself.

     

    I take her out for a test ride and the sound is still there.

     

    So.....

     

    Is there anyone around the Dickinson/Clear Lake Texas area that can and or would recommend a reputable repair shop?? Obviously the local stealer is OUT of the question since I haven't won the lottery yet.

     

    :fingers-crossed-emo

    clutch?? water pump??noise

    in General Tech Talk

    Posted

    I got a stethoscope and probed around. I did'nt really hear any strange clunking or clattering anywhere. (but I'm no mechanic.)

     

    What I did find is oil in the coolant resevoir. I would tend to think that this is a water pump oil seal according to my research as well as a post from BigBear back in April 2011.

     

    I also drained the oil but found no coolant in there.

     

    Does that explain the noise that I was hearing though?? Like metal dragging on the right side of the engine. Or maybe a sound that a loose baffle could make???

     

    Still working

     

    :fingers-crossed-emo

    clutch?? water pump??noise

    in General Tech Talk

    Posted

    With a stick of wood as a probe, I placed it on the clutch housing and the water pump housing. When I pulled on the clutch, I only heard a slight change in the sound. But nothing like loose metal rattling around in there.

     

    I may have to go get a mechanics stethoscope tomorrow and try to really narrow it down better.

    clutch?? water pump??noise

    in General Tech Talk

    Posted

    I need some help. I am trying to diagnose a problem that just developed with out having to tear the engine apart looking for something that I don't know what I am looking for.

     

    Yesterday, I was on the freeway going about fifty to sixty mph, getting up to speed. While at that speed, I heard a sound that SEEMS to be coming from the clutch and/or water pump area. It kind of sounds like loose metal rattling around. Pretty loud. Maybe a sound that it would make if it was starving of coolant or oil. When I get up to 70 mph, it seems to stop, although I can't tell if I just can't hear it because of the wind.

     

    This morning I took her out and the sound goes away when I pull in the clutch. But while the clutch is disengaged, if I rev the engine I still hear the noise. I hear no noise at all when it is idling in the driveway or going slowly. It shifts gears fine.

     

    I'm thinking it could be a water or oil pump issue and/or a clutch issue. I just don't know.

     

    I know I probably haven't given you enough to go on yet... but any ideas or things that I can check would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

     

    1998 Royal Star TC XVZ13AT

     

    I really thank you for your time and thoughts!!

     

    Mike Rice

    texasrices

    Time for a Valve check/adjustment, any fellow Texans interested?

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    Hi Ya'll

     

    I REEEAAALLY need to have a valve adjustment done on my 1998 Tour Classic since it has an embarrassing number of miles on the odometer and I know it has never been done!

     

    I have two questions...

    1. Is there any difference between the Venture motor versus my Royal Star that I should be aware of?? (Will Goose's write up work for me?)

     

    and

    2. Is there anyone in the Houston area looking to have this done? I would really like to watch/help before I take the big move of breaking into my motor.

     

    I WILL NOT take to my local stealer.

     

    Thanks

    Close call for StarFan

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    Jonas...I am very happy to hear that you will be OK. Enjoy your vacation while in the States and relax.

     

    Not to put a downer on this thread but...

     

    I think the message here is to listen to our bodies. If there is something wrong, deep down, we will know it and we need to get it checked out by professionals.

     

    Don't be a hero. Life is WAY too short!!!

     

    (We now return you to our regularly scheduled posts.)

    Another one goes by!!

    in Watering Hole

    Posted

    As of today, my very patient wife and I have made to 34 years of marriage.

     

    It has been a very rough last couple of years for the both of us...losing jobs and family members. But we are stronger now than we have ever been. Thank You Jesus!!!

     

    Now look out world. Here we come with the next 30+ years!!!

    iband

    in Videos

    Posted

    OK...that was awesome! There is no end to the creativity that technology offers us today.

     

    Happy and SAFE holidays to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    starting problem

    in Royal Star and Royal Star Tour Deluxe Tech Talk

    Posted

    Got on the bike yesterday, turned the key, and the engine would crank but not start. After turning the key on and off a couple of times, it finally started. While riding to lunch, the bike just shut down in the middle of the street. Played with the switches again and eventually it started again.

    I got it home and noticed that I wasn't hearing the gas pump clicking when I turned it on. Tested the pump and it is great.

    At one point while it was running, I accidently bumped the ignition key and the bike died but the lights stayed on. That is when I noticed a little play in the key. Is it safe to assume that I need a new main switch?

     

    Here are the two main questions....Is there a way to get the switch off without taking the radiator off?

    And...Why would the engine crank but not start? (I'm hoping that I don't have another problem.)

     

    Thanks in advance for any and all help!

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