Ticking noise from ESA?

bigtwin · Apr 29, 2022

As per the title, my 2012 GSA has developed a ticking noise that seems to be coming from the area around the top of the rear shock. The ticking frequency seems to be about 1Hz.

The ticking has stopped a couple of times but has also resumed. Doesn’t seem to make any difference whether the engine is running or not.

Any ideas what it might be, whether or not it is resolvable at home, or whether it’s a dealer job?

Cheers.

Greenman14 · Apr 29, 2022

Is the preload unit working? That’s easy to check.

bigtwin · Apr 29, 2022

Greenman14 said:
Is the preload unit working? That’s easy to check.

Just checked and, yes, it is working. :okay

Steptoe · Apr 29, 2022

Are sure it’s not the exhaust flap motor ? It makes a ticking noise if the flap is seized

bigtwin · Apr 29, 2022

Steptoe said:
Are sure it’s not the exhaust flap motor ? It makes a ticking noise if the flap is seized

Definitely not the exhaust flap - it’s disconnected.

Whitey · May 1, 2022

Did you remove the servo as well as the flap? I seem to remember the servo ticking on mine.

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bigtwin · May 1, 2022

Whitey said:
Did you remove the servo as well as the flap? I seem to remember the servo ticking on mine.

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Just disconnected the lead from servo, so presume that no power is available to the servo. Everything is still in place, but disconnected electrically.

Whitey · May 1, 2022

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Ticking noise from ESA?

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