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Post by jskzes on Feb 19, 2013 9:36:42 GMT -5
I've mentioned before that I'm 6'5" 300+ lbs. Well I've noticed a squeal sound coming from the scoot (08 Suzuki Burgman 400) as I'm riding. The bike only has a lil over 3000 miles on it so it shouldn't be the cvt belt should it? Also I notice the scooter almost feels as if it's gonna shake apart at high speeds. Could it be the fact that I'm a big guy and the bike has a heavier load to manage? The tire pressures are fine...any ideas or input? Attachments:
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Post by Lykos on Feb 19, 2013 10:39:27 GMT -5
I'm 6' 260lbs and it sounds like a siren when I hit over 25mph on my chinese scooter. at 35 it starts to shake like you describe.
not quite sure what's going on, haha.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Feb 19, 2013 11:13:47 GMT -5
I'm 6'5 probably 260 since the holidays (ahem) and have no such thing happening. Doubt it's weight-related, but possibly weight-exacerbated.
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Post by Terri "Bunny" Lee on Feb 19, 2013 13:19:06 GMT -5
@ the OP
no really you might be a bit heavy but it shouldnt matter that much
if i was you id go ahead and pop the CVT cover off and look
ans as for the shaking, you might have bolts loosing.
id take a day/afternoon and check all your bolts
better to do that and have a secure knowledge that isnt gonna far apart on ya
just my 2 cents
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Post by richardthescooter1 on Feb 19, 2013 13:32:01 GMT -5
I'm 6' 1" 235lbs and I have a 250b roketa, I don't think your weight has anything to do with it, you may have something coming loose, check bolts, screws, try to pin point the where its coming from.
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Post by WarrenS on Feb 19, 2013 17:29:58 GMT -5
If the squeal is on take off it is probably dust in the clutch. If it always squeals then it could be a bearing that is going. Excessive vibration is usually due to tire balance. The Burgman can handle your weight easily.
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Post by prodigit on Feb 19, 2013 20:44:28 GMT -5
Most bikes are tuned to carry over 300LBS (since they are 2 passenger carriers, and 2 people have to be extremely skinny to be under 300LBS together).
It shouldn't do that, but if I where you, I'd check on the belt.
On my BMS (lower quality), I needed to change the stock belt after 2k miles.
(I did notice a decrease in speed for the same RPM (eg: I usually get 40MPH @ 4k RPM, but I noticed at just over 2K miles I'd get to 35MPH @ 4k RPM; a good indicator that my belt was wearing out (getting thin).
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Post by wutzthedeal on Feb 20, 2013 4:40:38 GMT -5
Most bikes are tuned to carry over 300LBS Is that true? I don't know of a 50cc one that officially supports 300 lbs. or more (Ruckus is 280, mine is 220, etc.), but you are suggesting that they can be "tuned" to carry that much? How would one do that? |
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Post by torque on Feb 20, 2013 9:24:44 GMT -5
Check out some of the Burgman forums. I have heard that this squeal is common in certain Burgman models.
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Post by danno711 on Feb 20, 2013 9:49:47 GMT -5
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Post by spandi on Feb 20, 2013 10:15:54 GMT -5
I had glazing on my clutch pads (they were nice and shiny) disassembled the clutch unit, used emery paper on the pads to dull them back up. Check the brakes too (it could be disc squeal)
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Post by scootnwinn on Feb 20, 2013 15:14:52 GMT -5
you have a 5 year old bike with 3000 miles on it, right. That means it has been sitting for a long time the tires are likely out of round and technically they are old enough to warrant replacement. The squealing its hard to say with out more description...
My 06 is rock solid steady up to 90 mph.
Just had a thought are there any wheel weights on your rims??
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Post by inuyasha on Feb 20, 2013 15:34:06 GMT -5
Most bikes are tuned to carry over 300LBS Is that true? I don't know of a 50cc one that officially supports 300 lbs. or more (Ruckus is 280, mine is 220, etc.), but you are suggesting that they can be "tuned" to carry that much? How would one do that? Hi I don't think he was referring to 50s but to larger motorbikes and scoots as this is the 250 cc and up forum Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by jarlaxle on Feb 28, 2013 16:10:40 GMT -5
Most bikes are tuned to carry over 300LBS Is that true? I don't know of a 50cc one that officially supports 300 lbs. or more (Ruckus is 280, mine is 220, etc.), but you are suggesting that they can be "tuned" to carry that much? How would one do that? IIRC, my friend's Islander 50 (Roketa) was rated for 2 people and ~330lbs. |
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