Fuel Pump Noise
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RE: Fuel Pump Noise
I understand that a consistant whir or whine type noise is normal. You can pull up next to most any late 90s Chevy and hear the fuel pump running. But to have the fuel pump making intermittent hissing that is not consistant with the normal whir/whine at start up? I can hear it intermittenly over my Reinharts sitting at a light!?
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From: Clarksburg, PA
RE: Fuel Pump Noise
tke it in to the dealer...they can test it for pressure and make sure it's operating ok.
My brother and I both have 2006 Dynas, a Superglide and a Bob.
You would think the pumps would sound the same, but they are different. My tranny also clunks into gear where his is nice and smooth.
It's funny how basically the same bikes can be so different.
On the other hand, we both had Suzuki Volusias and they were pretty consistent...better Quality Assurance maybe?
My brother and I both have 2006 Dynas, a Superglide and a Bob.
You would think the pumps would sound the same, but they are different. My tranny also clunks into gear where his is nice and smooth.
It's funny how basically the same bikes can be so different.
On the other hand, we both had Suzuki Volusias and they were pretty consistent...better Quality Assurance maybe?
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From: Ventura, CA (So Cal)
RE: Fuel Pump Noise
I have a theory... It might be muffled when you have more gas in the tank, and not as muffled and louder when the fuel level is lower. Just a thought, Mine does the same, it's it doesn't bug me and always starts.
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RE: Fuel Pump Noise
I had the same problem with mine, it started about a week after i got it. I had my 1000 mile maintenance and asked the dealer about it. They said they'd had many bikes that did the same thing, and they contacted HD about it. "Whoever" at HD said that it wasn't a problem, and was fairly common. It happens mainly when the bike is warm.
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From: Oldsmar, FL
RE: Fuel Pump Noise
Mine does it too. More noticeable with less gas in the tank, or on long rides. Really more noticeable when I have the windshield on and the sound reflects back at me. But the bike runs fine, so I'll go with the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" theory.
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