Question on the 1250engine for 2020 owners

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Question on the 1250engine for 2020 owners

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[size=2px]The 1250 engine has been noted for so some peculiar noise...If you own a 2020, have come across any eccentric noise in the engine: like a tik or a pop coming out the exhaust (these are the ones I have seen on the forums [/size]
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you normally only hear a 'pop' when changing up or down using the pro shift, as it cuts the ignition on the gear change for a split second. Most cars with a DSG (Direct shift) gearbox do the same pops.  It's nothing to worry about and doesn't cause any damage to the bike.
Some people (me included)  like the pops
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I have not heard any eccentric / unexplained, pops or bangs from my 1250.  It has, thus far, behaved in a very civilised manner regardless of manual or quickshifter gear changes.
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Talisker wrote: I have not heard any eccentric / unexplained, pops or bangs from my 1250.  It has, thus far, behaved in a very civilised manner regardless of manual or quickshifter gear changes.
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I get the occasional "pop" when changing gear (downshift with quickshifter) but nothing else.  Hardly noticeable (I think I only heard it, as I had changed from a K1600 GTL, which was much, much quieter).


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Re: Question on the 1250engine for 2020 owners

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michaelc2710 wrote: you normally only hear a 'pop' when changing up or down using the pro shift, as it cuts the ignition on the gear change for a split second. Most cars with a DSG (Direct shift) gearbox do the same pops.  It's nothing to worry about and doesn't cause any damage to the bike.
Some people (me included)  like the pops

It only bothers me hearing him! :P
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