"Ching cha ching" sound
Haha - nope. I have one on the Ultra and yea, it's a lot like that sound, just a tad louder.
Dirt don't hurt
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I have a sound like that on mine and I have decided it is either a buckle on one of my bags or my tools rattling around. I figure if it is something else I will find out what when it breaks.
Cruiser
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From: Dublin, Ireland.
Two things that I found after awhile that sounded much the same.
First, the small spring that held the ignition cover closed (FLSTC) fell off and the cover was tap tap tapping and driving me crazy.
Second, one of my fuel filler caps does not tighten fully and it vibrates and causes a similar sound.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
TC.
First, the small spring that held the ignition cover closed (FLSTC) fell off and the cover was tap tap tapping and driving me crazy.
Second, one of my fuel filler caps does not tighten fully and it vibrates and causes a similar sound.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
TC.
Road Warrior
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From: Chicago area
Great suggestion. My Samsons made that type of sound. Drilled a screw in to hold the core tight, good for 4 years now. I have hard bags so no ones the wiser.
Cruiser
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From: Poland, EU
Too many coins in your pocket may cause some noise.
Front brake pads do make some noise, too. Saddlebag latches, fender tip light, license plate, brake lines may touch other parts while vibrating, worn out muffler hangers, rear fender "bumper" etc.
I`m having a lot of noises on my bike. It drives me mad but can`t find where it comes from.
Front brake pads do make some noise, too. Saddlebag latches, fender tip light, license plate, brake lines may touch other parts while vibrating, worn out muffler hangers, rear fender "bumper" etc.
I`m having a lot of noises on my bike. It drives me mad but can`t find where it comes from.
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First, the small spring that held the ignition cover closed (FLSTC) fell off and the cover was tap tap tapping and driving me crazy.
+1 on this. My ignition cover on my '86 FLST makes a jingling noise as well.Mine still has the spring but unless I have the keys in the ignition when I'm riding the cover vibrates constantly at cruising speed. Sounds like it's not something obvious like this that you have. I just know that when you are moving down the road on a bike with wind, road noise etc it's hard to tell where a noise is coming from. Maybe you can get someone in a car to listen while you drive....
+1 on this. My ignition cover on my '86 FLST makes a jingling noise as well.Mine still has the spring but unless I have the keys in the ignition when I'm riding the cover vibrates constantly at cruising speed. Sounds like it's not something obvious like this that you have. I just know that when you are moving down the road on a bike with wind, road noise etc it's hard to tell where a noise is coming from. Maybe you can get someone in a car to listen while you drive....
Last edited by Fernf5; May 29, 2011 at 05:01 PM.