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Jun 10, 2010 | 08:10 PM

zonutt

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noises normal?

I went riding today without my helmet, which I have always worn, and Damn, my bike makes alotta noises. When I apply my front brake, theres a, as best as I can describe it, a buzzing noise. (The rear brake is quiet)
When I shift theres a sharp CLICK noise, and something is rattling, vibrating like crazy somewhere around/under the rear fender. I cant find anything loose, nothing rattles when I tug/pull/yank on the fender, everything seems tight and secure until I ride. It handles tight, accelerates quickly, and stops on a dime. Everyone told me that Harleys are some noisey rattle beast but DAMN. Is this normal? By the way, its a 07 superglide. Thanks

Jun 10, 2010 | 08:17 PM

freddyttt

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I get that buzzing noise also. only my buzzing noise comes from around the clutch handle.

Jun 10, 2010 | 08:19 PM

freddyttt

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ok here is what i found out.(google)-(((buzzing)))

The noise is caused by the brake pads going over the holes in the brake rotor. There is nothing wrong with the bike.

Jun 10, 2010 | 08:26 PM

Wonkaboy

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Put your Helmut back on before you drive yourself crazy

Jun 10, 2010 | 08:27 PM

warrentrg

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I get the buzzing noise from the front brake as well.

I also have the vibration in the rear fender. I'm pretty sure its coming form my license plate.

Jun 10, 2010 | 08:34 PM

Topspin

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Originally Posted by freddyttt

I get that buzzing noise also. only my buzzing noise comes from around the clutch handle.

+1 same here

Jun 10, 2010 | 08:45 PM

PoCoBob

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From: Port Coquitlam B.C.

I usually wear a full face helmet, but sometimes wear a 1/2 helmet. I usually have the windshield on, but sometimes ride without it. There are 4 combo's with that (FF with / without windshield, 1/2 helmet with / without windshield) the bikes sounds different with each of those. The biggest thing I notice with the half helmet is the heat shields pinging while they heat up.