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Old Sep 2, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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Anyone know what this could be?

I have already changed the transmission and motor oil and I run Mobil 1 V-twin 20W-50, cleaned up the throttle body and tested to see if there were any leaks by the intake. Not a head gasket, no leaks.

I have been told on roadglide.org that it may be a rocker arm

 
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sound like something is rubbing against something. heat shield against motor maybe. have some one rev bike as you hunt down noise.
 
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The only abnormal thing i hear sounds to be like an exhaust chirp. Check the exhaust nuts at the heads.
 
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the only whining i hear is from the back seat most of the time.
 
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Al I can really hear is a chirp from the exhaust, I would 1st check heat shield clamps before worrying about the motor.
 
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Thanks folks that is the next thing I plan on checking. Didn't get to get out and do it this weekend so maybe tonight.
 
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