Jingling noise driving me nuts....help?
#11
08-17-2014, 08:29 PM
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I got the same sounds, like tiny pebbles hitting my front fender. Happened right at 5,000 miles on my '12 Limited. Thought it was bad gas. Several tanks later same issue. It usually occurred at 2,700rpm.
Went to dealer several times and was told it was normal- that it was the 'harmonics' of the valves/lifters. Sounded like an angry cicada in my motor, very annoying. Luckily I had added an amp and speakers to the bike so I was able to tune it out.
Btw- V&H power duals, heavy breather and SE super tuner did not help the issue.
Went to dealer several times and was told it was normal- that it was the 'harmonics' of the valves/lifters. Sounded like an angry cicada in my motor, very annoying. Luckily I had added an amp and speakers to the bike so I was able to tune it out.
Btw- V&H power duals, heavy breather and SE super tuner did not help the issue.
#12
08-17-2014, 10:31 PM
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I had a similar noise years ago. Did it only at certain RPMs. It was maddening! Finally discovered that the nut for the front engine mount had worked its way off and the bolt had creeped up a bit. The washer between the head of the bolt and the mount was jingling on the bolt's shaft. New nut and lock washer and it was fine.
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08-18-2014, 04:37 AM
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I have a 2012 ultra limited (flhtk). Jingling on mine was toe shifter shaft. Bushings on shaft were worn. The shaft would wobble all around. Temporary fix was loosening up the inner arm that's attached to shifter linkage and squeezing outer and inner arms together and retighten. Other wise install new bushings
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08-18-2014, 04:53 AM
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08-19-2014, 03:40 PM
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One last question? What has been done to the engine? Some of the open front air cleaners allow you to hear some tinging clacking sounds from the throttle body. Also my Rinehart pipes had a dingling sound during the baffles burning in? Helps to tell us what has been done to the bike or if it's all stock? Thanks
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08-19-2014, 04:53 PM
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