Faint squeak/chirping under acceleration
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Faint squeak/chirping under acceleration
Hi folks
RecentlyI’ve noticed a faint (but more noticeable to me now every time I ride) squeaking/chirping/twittering sound from the bike under acceleration. Seems to be the left-hand side and mid-to-rear… but it’s hard to pinpoint when riding.
At idle/at stand-still, there’s no noise.
If i pull the clutch in and coast along, I ‘think’ it goes away.
Doesn’t seem like it’s the engine (idles fine with no odd noise) or wheels (seems to go if I pull the cutch in), so wondering if maybe it’s something to do with the drive belt?
Any other ideas where I could start looking or maybe think to mention if/when I take it into HD (it’s still under approved/used warranty from when I bought it in Oct)
RecentlyI’ve noticed a faint (but more noticeable to me now every time I ride) squeaking/chirping/twittering sound from the bike under acceleration. Seems to be the left-hand side and mid-to-rear… but it’s hard to pinpoint when riding.
At idle/at stand-still, there’s no noise.
If i pull the clutch in and coast along, I ‘think’ it goes away.
Doesn’t seem like it’s the engine (idles fine with no odd noise) or wheels (seems to go if I pull the cutch in), so wondering if maybe it’s something to do with the drive belt?
Any other ideas where I could start looking or maybe think to mention if/when I take it into HD (it’s still under approved/used warranty from when I bought it in Oct)
Last edited by stinkerbill; Apr 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM.
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Your belt it too tight or too loose. Most likely too tight. I found the recommended specification is too tight and remember, the belt will get tighter as the engine/transmission heats up.
Last edited by Uncle G.; Apr 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM.
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Hi folks
RecentlyIve noticed a faint (but more noticeable to me now every time I ride) squeaking/chirping/twittering sound from the bike under acceleration. Seems to be the left-hand side and mid-to-rear but its hard to pinpoint when riding.
At idle/at stand-still, theres no noise.
If i pull the clutch in and coast along, I think it goes away.
Doesnt seem like its the engine (idles fine with no odd noise) or wheels (seems to go if I pull the cutch in), so wondering if maybe its something to do with the drive belt?
Any other ideas where I could start looking or maybe think to mention if/when I take it into HD (its still under approved/used warranty from when I bought it in Oct)
RecentlyIve noticed a faint (but more noticeable to me now every time I ride) squeaking/chirping/twittering sound from the bike under acceleration. Seems to be the left-hand side and mid-to-rear but its hard to pinpoint when riding.
At idle/at stand-still, theres no noise.
If i pull the clutch in and coast along, I think it goes away.
Doesnt seem like its the engine (idles fine with no odd noise) or wheels (seems to go if I pull the cutch in), so wondering if maybe its something to do with the drive belt?
Any other ideas where I could start looking or maybe think to mention if/when I take it into HD (its still under approved/used warranty from when I bought it in Oct)
Is it throttle dependent? My Road Glide and LRS both made "chirping" sounds from the intake while under throttle, even when cruising with a steady throttle input. Took me a while to figure it out.
It was more noticeable on both bikes when I installed larger/aftermarket air filters
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