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Old Jun 19, 2024 | 08:18 AM
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When I hit a small bump in the road there is a banging noise that sounds like it's in the gas tank. Nothing under the tank is loose. Any ideas?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2024 | 09:12 AM
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If a wide glide read this
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame...front-end.html
 
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Old Jun 19, 2024 | 10:42 AM
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When I hit a small bump in the road there is a banging noise that sounds like it's in the gas tank. Nothing under the tank is loose. Any ideas?
tighten your gas tank mounting bolts to 22ft lbs.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2024 | 11:14 AM
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The tank bolts are the likely culprits but you should also check the motor mounts.
 
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The tank bolts are the likely culprits but you should also check the motor mounts.
I'll check those things.
 
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Subbed. My 95 Dyna has a similar symptom.
 
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Since your talking 2008 AE - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ary-wideglide/

 
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