Engine noise question, new RT

[Dude]

Just bought an 06 R1200RT and I'm noticing a slight tap or knock from the engine at low rpm when starting out in 1st gear. Sounds a little like wrist pin knock, piston slap, or spark knock, but only does it when blipping the throttle from idle and when taking off from a standstill and immediately goes away as rpms increase. Does not make any noise under hard acceleration once moving which is a little confusing.
Anyone have any ideas? Anyone else hear this on theirs?

[ben1364]

Dude wrote in part, "Just bought an 06 R1200RT and I'm noticing a slight tap or knock from the engine at low rpm when starting out in 1st gear. <snip> ...Anyone have any ideas? Anyone else hear this on theirs?"

Nope. Mine doesn't do it and I have no ideas. I suggest that you drop in to a dealership and have them test ride it. You might want to test ride another RT as well.

[bwalk]

Had same concern with my new 2006. Took it in for the 600 and dealer said normal noise. Now have 4K with no issues 9othet than occasional burning clutch smell )and have just gotten used to the noise

[Ruben]

Just bought an 06 R1200RT and I'm noticing a slight tap or knock from the engine at low rpm when starting out in 1st gear. Sounds a little like wrist pin knock, piston slap, or spark knock, but only does it when blipping the throttle from idle and when taking off from a standstill and immediately goes away as rpms increase. Does not make any noise under hard acceleration once moving which is a little confusing.
Anyone have any ideas? Anyone else hear this on theirs?What are you using for fuel? Premium?

[HAlanJ]

If it sounds like a wrap on an empty can - it is. You're ignoring the electric fuel gauge and a mechanical reminder is telling you to fill up. I have a '06 R12RT and only get this sound when I running on the reserve.

[Nodakgus]

Dude -

I drove home a new 1200RT last December. I also had the same noise issues. My dealer said that the adjustments that are made at the 600 mile service should clear most, if not all, of that up. He was right. It may not have been eliminated but substantially less than before.

I am coming from a Harley Road King (I still have that bike) and I have no doubt that if I had stock pipes on the Harley that I would hear all sorts of noises from that Twin Cam engine!