Chirping?
Chirping?
Think I may have a little wear on something. I noticed when I first start riding my bike and I let off the throttle when the bike is slowing down there is a chirping. When I pull in the clutch the chirping goes away. Once I ride a couple of miles the chirping goes away completely. It is only before the bike is really warmed up. This is my first harley and I haven't experienced this with my other bikes. Is this indicative of wear or is this normal for a Harley?
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Laurel, Maryland
No matter what the dealer tells you..
...if it sounds like a weird noise to you, it's probably indicative of a problem.
Lots of people have posted that a dealer will tell them "They all do that." if they bring their new bike in for a look see at a strange noise or leak.
And your motorcycle is a 1996?
If i had to guess, it sounds like it may need new clutch plates. Or it could just need a simple adjustment.
Either take it to a dealer or buy a service manual and see how to check it out yourself.
Good luck.
GSF
Lots of people have posted that a dealer will tell them "They all do that." if they bring their new bike in for a look see at a strange noise or leak.
And your motorcycle is a 1996?
If i had to guess, it sounds like it may need new clutch plates. Or it could just need a simple adjustment.
Either take it to a dealer or buy a service manual and see how to check it out yourself.
Good luck.
GSF
...if it sounds like a weird noise to you, it's probably indicative of a problem.
Lots of people have posted that a dealer will tell them "They all do that." if they bring their new bike in for a look see at a strange noise or leak.
And your motorcycle is a 1996?
If i had to guess, it sounds like it may need new clutch plates. Or it could just need a simple adjustment.
Either take it to a dealer or buy a service manual and see how to check it out yourself.
Good luck.
GSF
Lots of people have posted that a dealer will tell them "They all do that." if they bring their new bike in for a look see at a strange noise or leak.
And your motorcycle is a 1996?
If i had to guess, it sounds like it may need new clutch plates. Or it could just need a simple adjustment.
Either take it to a dealer or buy a service manual and see how to check it out yourself.
Good luck.
GSF
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Acme Pa.
Think I may have a little wear on something. I noticed when I first start riding my bike and I let off the throttle when the bike is slowing down there is a chirping. When I pull in the clutch the chirping goes away. Once I ride a couple of miles the chirping goes away completely. It is only before the bike is really warmed up. This is my first harley and I haven't experienced this with my other bikes. Is this indicative of wear or is this normal for a Harley?
Last edited by kennygsuperglide; Nov 30, 2012 at 06:28 PM.
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Even though the chirping goes away when you pull the clutch in, I'd be looking at the belt first. Run some candle wax or some anti seize lightly on the outer edge, ( left side of the belt,) and see if there's a difference afterwards.
Mine started that exact pattern of chirping at almost 80,000 miles and I had to treat the squeak every few thousand miles thereafter. It finally snapped last month at 119,960 miles.
Mine started that exact pattern of chirping at almost 80,000 miles and I had to treat the squeak every few thousand miles thereafter. It finally snapped last month at 119,960 miles.
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From: NW AR
Diagnosing phunny noises over an internet forum is a biatch. However, I'm going with exhaust pipe mounting. When it's making the noise, stick your boot on an exhaust pipe and see if it changes. Could also be motor mount or something else rubbing.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario
Ditto Dr.Hess
Try to determin what , when , where , and how .
Funny noises are just that until you can pin point and describe as best as possible.
Include as much info. as you can .
Try to determin what , when , where , and how .
Funny noises are just that until you can pin point and describe as best as possible.
Include as much info. as you can .
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