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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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How much top end noise is normal on a Dyna Super Glide? It doesn't drown out the motor, but you can definitely hear it over the engine.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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If you're hearing top end noise, you're on a Harley.&nbsp\\; Is this your first one?&nbsp\\; There's no measurement I know of for how much.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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No I had a '77 Sportster a few years back. I just don't remember this much noise.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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+1 It's a harley, most get louder mufflers and it will be more noticeble with a windshield in place.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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My 07 is loud too.&nbsp\\;Windshield makes it louder. Even more noticible with earplugs for some reason.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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comes and goes on my 08!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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I get some chatter at about 2000 to 2500 rpm, just quessing cause there is no tach on my 05 superglide.&nbsp\\; Thats the only time I hear it.
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mines always been very noisy, but checked it after 7k and no obvious wear&nbsp\\;
 
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I came off&nbsp\\;a two stroke RD-350..... I was used to hearing the pistons in the cylinders...&nbsp\\; but... my first ride on my superglide had me scared that the pushrods were going to blow through the rocker bockes and take out my nuts!!!!&nbsp\\;
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Louder pipes have solve that issue[8D]
 
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try 3oz. of STP oil teatment in the oil, quiets things right down. My bike has 81k on it and still runs greatjack
 
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