If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Starter problems BMW r850r

swap · 2022-01-16 21:22:53

my bmw r850r makes a rattling noise when it starts The noise stops when its running. Its very loud. What could it be. I think its the starter but not sure it sound like a very loose exhaust. The next day it was gone.

Options

16-01-2022 10:22pm

#1

swap

Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭

Join Date: March 2009

Posts: 6

my bmw r850r makes a rattling noise when it starts The noise stops when its running. Its very loud. What could it be. I think its the starter but not sure it sound like a very loose exhaust. The next day it was gone.

0

Comments

Options
#2 17-01-2022 11:38am
goblin59

Registered Users Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2009

Posts: 2168

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058228370/starter-problems-bmw-r850r

do you know if the starter uses a solenoid to push the gears into the flywheel like they do on Cars and airheads? might need a bit of TLC. Otherthing is when was the last Valve clearance service? probally not the cause of the issue. But well worth keeping an eye on just incase

0