5th gear noise
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From: Newport, NC
I've got an '08 FLSTC and my 5th gear is smooth and quiet. Maybe it is '07's only.
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I took aLL the suggestions from the threads on this topic (5TH fear noise in my 2007 Softail Heritage) and went to my HD dealer. They said that none of the suggestions would really solve my problem and would probably spend $$$$ and end up with the same situation. OK, I will take them at their word since they are turning away money.
I have 2 choices and am asking for your opinions...1. Spend the bucks and have a 7 speed tranny with all cross-cut gears put in...probably $1600 or more OR 2. trading in the bike for a new one...probably a $6000 loss and losing all my upgrades.
Economically the tranny exchange would be the best bet by far from a financial standpoint but the money is not my primary concern. What would you do? FXDSE2
I have 2 choices and am asking for your opinions...1. Spend the bucks and have a 7 speed tranny with all cross-cut gears put in...probably $1600 or more OR 2. trading in the bike for a new one...probably a $6000 loss and losing all my upgrades.
Economically the tranny exchange would be the best bet by far from a financial standpoint but the money is not my primary concern. What would you do? FXDSE2
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
07 FLSTC and have a llittle whine also. at 1k put n syn3 and stage 1, did help but was never a problem anyway, the pipes does cover it up and I also notice that if I ride without windshield it is all but gone and I have to really listen to hear it.
At 10K service went with formula+, it helped, and at 13+k I dont hear the whine at most speeds, If I think about it and really listen I can hear it sometimes.
Could be one of those things to that the more it bugs you the more you hear it..
At 10K service went with formula+, it helped, and at 13+k I dont hear the whine at most speeds, If I think about it and really listen I can hear it sometimes.
Could be one of those things to that the more it bugs you the more you hear it..
Last edited by oct1949; Aug 28, 2008 at 12:13 PM.
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From: Connecticut
My 08 Train is good, I don't hear any noise in 5th, with the exaust and wind, hard to hear much else. I also don't use it till I'm over 55 mph.
At 1000 miles I had syn oils put i the whole bike and the trans shifts so much better than before.
At 1000 miles I had syn oils put i the whole bike and the trans shifts so much better than before.
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From: Leander Texas
my noise has gone with the use of bel-ray gear saver.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637
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5th Gear Noise
Changed out the Tranny fluid for Red Line Heavy Duty 75/140 and did it make a difference. The shifting is smoother and the 5th gear noise which previously stayed loud all through the RPM range, now is only heard at 2100rpm and lower. Once I am above 2100 it disappears by at least 90+% and if I was not aware or listening for it, it would be impossible to hear. Actually the whole bike sounded different...the pipes seemed louder and throaty and the engine/tranny noises were as if muffled in cotton. The Red Line Tranny Lube is DAMN GOOD!!!!
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From: NJ
My wife didn't hear it on her 08 Deluxe either, until I put a windshield on it. Neither of us have any whine, least we don't notice it. Both have the rattle/clatter in 5th.