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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Hey,
I posted in the General Chat forum earlier, and no fix. I have a sporty with a 1200 kit, AC, and exhaust. I have a vibration-like noise coming from the front cylinder area, though I am not convinced it is internal. The bike runs very strong (no missing or anything) and the noise only comes around at higher rpm's, I am guessing around 3500 or so. On the suggestions from General Chat, I checked all the bolts and nothing is loose, including the horn bracket. So, I am thinking it might be a rocker arm, but would also think it would make moise at all engine speeds. Any guesses as to what might be my problem?

Thanks, I am guessing it is nothing too serious since the bike still runs great, I am just obcessing(sp) about the sound.
Joe
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Did you check the heat shields? With it running all you can hold a screwdriver between the pipe and the shield (on the inside of the chrome). Sometimes those hose clamps come loose and the heat shield will make a vibration type sound.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Change the oil to straight weight (50) and see if the sound changes or goes away.[/align]
 
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