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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 06:45 AM
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I have a 2014 Heritage Classic that I just bought. After a long ride, the bike makes a loud fan type noise ( he kind you would hear on a vehicle in hot weather) however I do not have an aftermarket oil cooler on it. What could this problem, if its a problem be? I am a new rider and am just learning about bikes. Maybe this is normal
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 07:03 AM
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Tinnitus? Lol, welcome and congrats on first post
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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Kind of hard to believe this post is real but here goes. Did you look for an aftermarket fan kit by following the noise?
 
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Originally Posted by Ed Ramberger
Kind of hard to believe this post is real but here goes. Did you look for an aftermarket fan kit by following the noise?
Not to sound facetious, but I did state in my post that I do not have an aftermarket fan that I am aware of, hence why I am asking if this “fan type” noise is normal. Unfortunately, I am I Saudi Arabia right now and can’t take the bike in, so I figured I would see if anyone else experiences this, and if it’s normal, before I get home and spend money on something that I don’t need to.
 
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This wouldn’t make sense but....fuel pump initializing?
 
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Originally Posted by baloot-boy
This wouldn’t make sense but....fuel pump initializing?
I guess it's possible
 
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After you shut the bike down how long do you hear the noise for ? Is it the same every time ?
 
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