It doesn't do it if you start it with the bike upside down.
Or on it's side...
Hi, I'm the proud new owner of a 2009 Connie with just 5,500 miles. First thing in the morning, the bike makes a rod bearing rattle for 2 seconds before the oil hits. The oil and filter are new and proper amount in the window. The first owner says that it always did that when cold- I am a little rattled myself when I hear it. The dealer will probably say "they all do that". Any one else have this happen? Maybe I should try another filter brand, because the bike is losing the oil prime somehow after being parked overnite. The bike is out of warranty May 1st- Thanks for any suggestionsHi all, I'm new here to this forum but not new to the C14. Back in 2008 I bought a demo bike with 350 miles on it. From that time until I traded it for a new 2012 this year it always rattled when it was cold, from there on during the day starting the bike I never heard the rattle again. My 2012 has never made that rattling noise ever so far. I just got done wiring a connecter so I can plug in a battery tender over the winter; the bike has not run for a few weeks so I started it up and NO RATTLE. Not sure what's made the rattle noise on my 08 but I glad I don't have it so far with my new one.
I can honestly say it's the only thing that really pisses me off- mine does that rattle every time I start it- warm or cold, on the side or center stand, night or day. I get those stares from my riding buddies like WTF is that? Even the Harley guys snicker a little, and a BMW rider said "that sounds serious, you better look into that". I hate making excuses, so I guess I better get a manual one installed. Every bike I ever owned had it's quirks, and usually more than one. I just wish this one had a more "quiet" quirk.
I can honestly say it's the only thing that really pisses me off- mine does that rattle every time I start it- warm or cold, on the side or center stand, night or day. I get those stares from my riding buddies like WTF is that? Even the Harley guys snicker a little, and a BMW rider said "that sounds serious, you better look into that". I hate making excuses, so I guess I better get a manual one installed. Every bike I ever owned had it's quirks, and usually more than one. I just wish this one had a more "quiet" quirk.