bike makes annoying beep sound

[silverdragon]

i just noticed that my gixer makes this really annoying "beeeeeep"
after ive turned it off and taken the key out. i checked to make sure everything was off and that no electrical stuff was left on. it goes off at intervals-10 seconds of a long beep(like when car doors are left open) and then stops for a bit then goes off again-over and over. any idea what it could be?
i dont have a headlught hooked right now or any front turn signals-could it have something to do with that?

[drizz]

It's the gas tank. The exhaust vents get kinked and backed up, so they whistle.

[GooF2]

Yup, im pretty sure Drizz is right, that happened to my zx7r a lot, especially in the sun for some reason.

[silverdragon]

it doesnt sound like a whistle at all though. its like an electronic beep. the closest thing ive heard to it is an cars from the 90's that made a beep when you left the door open or the keys in the ignition after turning it off.
but ...maybe you're right. it did stop once when i shook it and made the gas slosh around in the tank. but it wasnt a wind or gas passing through an air vent or hole sound...its electronic sounding and it goes on and off at intervals ---a few sedconds of beep then silence, then the beep then silence etc.

[drizz]

Originally posted by silverdragon
it doesnt sound like a whistle at all though. its like an electronic beep. the closest thing ive heard to it is an cars from the 90's that made a beep when you left the door open or the keys in the ignition after turning it off.
but ...maybe you're right. it did stop once when i shook it and made the gas slosh around in the tank. but it wasnt a wind or gas passing through an air vent or hole sound...its electronic sounding and it goes on and off at intervals ---a few sedconds of beep then silence, then the beep then silence etc.

I know it doesn't seem like a whistle. Confused the shiot outta me when I had my first GSXR back in 02.

Next time, pop the gas cap and you'll hear it go "Fwwwwpop!"

It may start up again after you close it.

[afm199]

It's the seat belt buzzer, letting you know to put the belt on.

[silverdragon]

Originally posted by afm199
It's the seat belt buzzer, letting you know to put the belt on.

so if i put on my imaginary seat belt then all will be well...:laughing

[ntula]

beep back.

[Dopesick]

Try disconnecting the horn.... Seriously. Maybe you've got some odd electrical gremlin allowing a low signal to the horn.

[silverdragon]

it hasnt done since i put up this post. i dont know. maybe it was some electrical gremlin. thats very possable because i found out today that there was some electrical issues with the bike.

[drizz]

It'll happen more as it gets warm out. Bet ya a dollar!

[silverdragon]

Originally posted by drizz
It's the gas tank. The exhaust vents get kinked and backed up, so they whistle.

i'll be damned. you were right! it did it again while i was working on it. so i put my ear up to the gas cap and the sound was comming from there. wierd. you nailed it though. at least i know what it is now. thanks

[Fab]

I'm glad you posted this problem w/ your gixxer. Mine has been making the exact same noise and its been driving me nutz. Sometimes I end up kinda shaking the bike to make it stop. It didn't really sound like a whistle though but I will pay attention next time.