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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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I'm posting this because nobody has anything posted in the (classics) section Whats up with this?even if youve got that second mortgage to buy that new deuce,damn ya gotta love where youve come from dont you? anyway any help with this blasted humming ive got some where in my drivetrain is most appreciated.right now im in "drive it till it breaks then fix" mode ENJOY
 
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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You should post this in the tech post area. Dude, you better get that humming figured out. Ride it till it breaks can be deadly. Especialy if something locks up on you. As in makeing the rear tire come to a screching halt. Been there and done that, luckily for me I was only doing 45 on a straight away and kept it upright.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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well since i own a 73 shovel i guess i will post in here also...

 
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 08:52 AM
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Nice bike & pic, electraglide.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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So tell me a little about this drivetrain humming noise!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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I agree with Cowboy Harry....take it to a good bike mechanic and pay the man to have it fixed....it could save you money in the end...
 
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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That si a sweet purple 'glide and I love the blue dot tailight- good taste!

BRUCE
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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just a quick update... DID take out the engine ... ran it out to d---- machine in colo. springs who promply gave it some oil leaks and crappy parts,charged me two grand.(still have the hum but am replacing clutch hub bearing myself(that was supposed to have been done also,but I dont think so)
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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R U kiddin me, 2 grand, and worse than before? That's why I try to do most work myself, it sometimes takes longer, but I know what parts have been inspected, replaced and torqued.

Post the names of the crappy shop. You know word of mouth is the best advertising, good or bad, and the next guy doesn't deserve the same ****.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Would that shop be run by the Dragon? Man I've read some very bad stuff about folks dealin' with him over the past couple years.
 
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