Problem with my new V-Strom? help?

[Beeroclock]

noticed this rasping noise when throttling off around 4.5 to 5k revs in the last few days - doesn't sound right at all - any ideas what it could be? have done a quick video



any help much appreciated.

Thanks Phil

[In me shed]

sounds like something loose and rattling due to vibration. I'd (suggest you) check all your nuts and washers.
Had something similar with the plastic panels on my last bike.

[Joe Rocket]

Yes, an annoying little loose thing somewhere.

Take In me shed up on his offer to come round and check it out. The only way!   

[In me shed]

Oops, post edited 

[Gassoon]

Hello beeroclock, that sounds like it could be engine bar rattle, a not uncommon thing to happen. Possibly where the 2 sides are joined up at the front? That's just a wild guess, but where 'crash bars' , or radiator guards etc are concerned, might well be worth checking out, tightening, or putting some rubber washers in there somewhere.

[kwackboy]

I second an engine bar rattle ..

[Beeroclock]

Gasson is right - it's the Givi bars middle section - rubber washers are in but the cylinder still moves rotates have tightened it up as far as it will go - am thinking a bit of teflon plumbers tape - might do the trick..

Cheers Phil

[Fat Rat]

I had this, I loosened everything, tightened the centre, then the rest. Noise gone.