CB550 Engine Sounds...Problem?

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So I noticed this today. Ran fine for the last 300 miles (had it only a short while).

Today these sounds became apparent when I was going to get fuel. Thinking not a good idea to ride it to my local mechanic with it making this sound as that would require about 10 minutes of highway time.

Checked oil. Engine warm, stood upright, cleaned stick and dipped again. Right at full on oil. This sound is not something I have heard before though.

Thoughts? Youtube Video below of sound while parked in neutral with some light revving.

https://youtu.be/qsio_8eNIHg

 

[Rameth]

Just spoke with my local mechanic, he said it sounds like an exhaust leak. So once the motor cools down I am going to go check it out. Will keep you posted. I don't know why I didn't think about this.

 

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Confirmed it was a loose exhaust pipe, causing the rattle and the leak. Apparently the previous owner did not put locking washers on the nuts holding the exhaust on. Need to get some.

Problem solved.