Name that noise.
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Name that noise.
2006 Road King Classic with stage 1 and early Rinehart R5 true duals. I've got a chirping or squeaking noise that is driving me nuts. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side pipe. You really hear it at speeds under 45 or so and light to moderate throttle. As soon as you roll off the throttle the noise stops and at higher speeds the wind noise covers it up.
I've had the bag off and checked for loose brackets and such. I've also had the muffler off and looked at everything I could think of. The baffle in the muffler seems to be tight inside. I don't know what else to check. Any ideas? Name that noise.
I've had the bag off and checked for loose brackets and such. I've also had the muffler off and looked at everything I could think of. The baffle in the muffler seems to be tight inside. I don't know what else to check. Any ideas? Name that noise.
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Don't spray any crap on your belt. Belt dressing only causes dirt to stick and wears out belts and pulleys. If your belt tension is causing the noise, it will likely go away if you spray it with water and go for a quick ride. If the noise goes away with water, adjust your belt.
I agree with others, though. Your problem most likely is related to your exhaust. Silicone on the muffler mounts will help rule out that area. For the rest of it, just loosen and readjust your heat shields a bit.
I agree with others, though. Your problem most likely is related to your exhaust. Silicone on the muffler mounts will help rule out that area. For the rest of it, just loosen and readjust your heat shields a bit.
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2006 Road King Classic with stage 1 and early Rinehart R5 true duals. I've got a chirping or squeaking noise that is driving me nuts. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side pipe. You really hear it at speeds under 45 or so and light to moderate throttle. As soon as you roll off the throttle the noise stops and at higher speeds the wind noise covers it up.
I've had the bag off and checked for loose brackets and such. I've also had the muffler off and looked at everything I could think of. The baffle in the muffler seems to be tight inside. I don't know what else to check. Any ideas? Name that noise.
I've had the bag off and checked for loose brackets and such. I've also had the muffler off and looked at everything I could think of. The baffle in the muffler seems to be tight inside. I don't know what else to check. Any ideas? Name that noise.
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Same here, oiled the rubber bushings, fixed it.
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2006 Road King Classic with stage 1 and early Rinehart R5 true duals. I've got a chirping or squeaking noise that is driving me nuts. It sounds like it's coming from the passenger side pipe. You really hear it at speeds under 45 or so and light to moderate throttle. As soon as you roll off the throttle the noise stops and at higher speeds the wind noise covers it up.
I've had the bag off and checked for loose brackets and such. I've also had the muffler off and looked at everything I could think of. The baffle in the muffler seems to be tight inside. I don't know what else to check. Any ideas? Name that noise.
I've had the bag off and checked for loose brackets and such. I've also had the muffler off and looked at everything I could think of. The baffle in the muffler seems to be tight inside. I don't know what else to check. Any ideas? Name that noise.
That said, sometimes the road surface can create unusual echos. I've found that grooved concrete can give my TDs a bit of a chirp sound...
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My Rineharts chirped all the time. Also just rode 1200 miles with a bud who has Rinehart TD's and they chirped also. I remember it especially when on an overpass were I had concrete surrounding me and I could really hear them. It may be the rubber mounts under the bags, but I think it's just the Rineharts.