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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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i rev the bike up alittle in the driveway and from the rear cylinder it has achirpping noise.exhaust leak? but to me it sounds like a dry rocker or something up top just bought the bike been sitting for a while and down 3/4 quart of oil i will top it off later and try again later.has any body had this problem or any ideas thanks
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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what kind of bike?

my dyna does that once in a while. it's the upper motor mount making the noise.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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exhaust leaks do chirp.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Had the same noise on my Road King. Found it was the rubber muffler hangers(rear, under saddle bags). A little grease and noise went away.
 
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