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Old Jun 19, 2018 | 06:52 PM
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Hey guys new to the forum. I’ve recently purchase a 2001 fxdwg with 8k miles. Has supposively has screamin eagle heads, punched out to 103ci and new ignition ( I know I’m probably missing something) came with receipts from 2016. I’ve put 150 miles on the bike and I have this hell of a squeal coming from the engine. I’ve double checked everything that could be loose, exhaust, heat shield etc. what do you guys think? Thanks In advance!

 
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Old Jun 19, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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Personally, I'd check the basics first, all the fluids, oil pressure, ect. To make sure your engine and trans are healthy. Just listening to the video Ito sounds like it's coming from the primary but I can't really tell.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2018 | 11:34 PM
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That don't sound right...

Some questions..... Does it go away at higher revs or just not as easily heard?
Still squeaks in gear?
Any metal bits on your primary or oil pan drain plugs?

Is it predominately heard on the left or right side? Sometimes the Air intake can whistle/fart like that but that sounds like metal on metal to me.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 04:49 AM
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Check your motor mounts. To me it sounds more like a squeak
 
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 05:31 AM
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Its a long shot but when its doing that put you hand on the tank and make sure its not a loose mount etc.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 05:45 AM
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Something is squeaking and it's more likely outside the engine rather tan inside. A 17 year old bike with 8k miles has spent a lot of time sitting. check for loose exhaust mounts and most any other nut or bolt you can find. That fact that it's worse at idle when the engine shakes the most and quiets as the RPM's are increased suggests to me that something is loose, corroded or dried out rubber in a foot peg, shifter linkage, or even the horn mount has a rubber bushing that could be squeaking. Start it cold and push/pull on anything that moves.

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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Krazy8s
That don't sound right...

Some questions..... Does it go away at higher revs or just not as easily heard?
Still squeaks in gear?
Any metal bits on your primary or oil pan drain plugs?

Is it predominately heard on the left or right side? Sometimes the Air intake can whistle/fart like that but that sounds like metal on metal to me.
Squeaks in gear and in n... it SEEMS to go away at higher revs. Also starting the bike cold it doesn’t show up until 5-10 minutes of running. No metal in the primary and oil looks clean but the primary chain does seem too tight thinking that may be a problem
 
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 06:43 AM
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Sounds like lifters to me. They make some serious squealing noise when they fail and start wiping instead of rolling on the cams.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 10:32 AM
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listening again, it could be the top stabilizer mount has come loose. Motor vibes smooth out as you rev up so it won't vibrate as much and the sound seems to disappear. As others have mentioned check front and rear engine mounts as well.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Krazy8s
listening again, it could be the top stabilizer mount has come loose. Motor vibes smooth out as you rev up so it won't vibrate as much and the sound seems to disappear. As others have mentioned check front and rear engine mounts as well.
Those were along my thoughts. checked the front and rear mounts they’re tight..and the top mount is tight at the heads. Not sure about the drag link in the center.
 
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