When riding solo, my ST1300 makes some engine noises, pings or knocks, I can't decide the better word, when going up hills in 2nd or 3rd gear. It's wasn't alarming by itself. The manual said that's normal.
Last week, I tried 2-up riding for the first time, and found that the engine made a lot more noise in the same circumstances. The noises were really loud by comparison and I found that carrying a passenger required me to get into a lower gear than normal compared with riding solo.
I've read about all the power this bike makes, but I can't quite say I am experiencing it. It's not as much power as I imagined it to be capable of. But I really have nothing else to compare it to. I though the bike would cruise effortlessly with a passenger.
I'm wondering if the engine noises I hear are normal and expected when riding with more weight (130lbs more, and I'm 165).
The bike has just 12,500 miles, and I find the same noises when using premium high octane gas from both Mobile and Shell.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Joel
Last week, I tried 2-up riding for the first time, and found that the engine made a lot more noise in the same circumstances. The noises were really loud by comparison and I found that carrying a passenger required me to get into a lower gear than normal compared with riding solo.
I've read about all the power this bike makes, but I can't quite say I am experiencing it. It's not as much power as I imagined it to be capable of. But I really have nothing else to compare it to. I though the bike would cruise effortlessly with a passenger.
I'm wondering if the engine noises I hear are normal and expected when riding with more weight (130lbs more, and I'm 165).
The bike has just 12,500 miles, and I find the same noises when using premium high octane gas from both Mobile and Shell.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Joel