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Old Nov 7, 2022 | 09:58 PM
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Default 2016 Softtail Slim S whinning noise

I have a 2016 softail Slim S. Recently on a trip I noticed a whining noise as I would pull up at intersections. At first I thought it was only when the clutch was engaged and the bike was in gear. Since then I have found out that it doesn’t matter if it’s in gear, neutral, clutch engaged, or disengaged. At times the whining noise will be very obvious when the bike slows to a stop. Kinda sounds like it comes from the air intake area but I’m not sure. I’m going to attach a video thread of the noise. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just fyi, I’ve added a stage1 & stage2 on my Harley with V&H Big Radius pipes, Arlen Ness Big Sucker intake,S&S 585 cams (wasn’t sure if this info would help or not)
 
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Old Nov 9, 2022 | 06:19 PM
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Probably the counter balancer you are hearing.
 
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