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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Anyone out there run across this? I have a 2011 Super Glide with 3200 miles bought new and everytime I hit a small bump in the road I get this rattle that sounds like it's comming from he front end. Been over the bike and nothing seems loose or broken. Im still under warranty but I don't want to lay the bike up if I don't have to. Any help would be appreciated!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Impossible to determine over the internet, but check basics like fork oil (enough), fall away, etc.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Check the gas tank mounting bolts. They may look and feel tight, but sometimes all you need is a 1/4 turn to get them right.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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How about the heat shields..........they also have been known to rattle and sound like it's up front.
 
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Originally Posted by Customfitness
Anyone out there run across this? I have a 2011 Super Glide with 3200 miles bought new and everytime I hit a small bump in the road I get this rattle that sounds like it's comming from he front end. Been over the bike and nothing seems loose or broken. Im still under warranty but I don't want to lay the bike up if I don't have to. Any help would be appreciated!
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Check the gas tank mounting bolts. They may look and feel tight, but sometimes all you need is a 1/4 turn to get them right.
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First thing I would check is the tank mount bolts.
Rear bolt under the seat and the obvious one up front.

I would be willing to bet it would be the rear bolt if it is your tank.
Take off the seat, get the two 1/2 inch wrenches.
The bolt may feel tight to your fingers.
Put one wrench on one side of bolt to hold it from turning. Use other wrench to tighten.
If the bolt tightens with minimal effort then you may have found your rattle. I would reccomend getting some locktite as well.

Good luck,

Tom
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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check your gas cap. they rattle alot
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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i`m not arguing bullpup12 but what rattles in the gas cap?
 
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The whole gas cap rattles if you don't get it tight enough. Mine drove me nuts. Brought it back and was told this is a normal operating noise.
 
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You also might want to check the rubber snubber under the jiffy stand. Those have been known to make noises that can drive you batty...
 
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maybe neck bolt lose.my 07 did that for 25000 miles till it wore a dead spot in the race of the neck bearings ,had to put new ones in the neck,harley did,they can be adjusted.
 
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