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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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I'm new to the Harley world, just bought a 2007 Heritage Softail with 10000 miles. Don't know if it's a problem, but when the bike is running, i can hear a noise from the primary almost like a hissing sound. Bike runs and shifts great but do notice that the primary chaincase cover gets real hot. Is this something I need to have looked at or is this normal ?
 
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Sounds normal to me. Just make sure the oil levels are good and ride it like ya stole it!
 
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