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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Some times I can hear a ticking sound, something crusing at steady speeds I also hear what I call a Bongo Drum sound.. I had VERY little 5th whine and after 30k I don't notice it at all.

So, I've heard a variety of sounds from the motor at different times.. none that I actually about anymore..

Like I said above, the more we listen and try to hear something, usually the more we will hear it.

Let us know if Ur indy does find something out.. other than its normal..


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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Ya Oct your probably right. Im just being peranoid. I dont hear it at all with my earbuds in rockin out to G&R.

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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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I hear all kinds of **** when I run with my windshield. Without it, all I hear is wind
 
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Man thats true,, seems with the shield on its like an amplifier to any and all motor sounds.




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Ive got similar valve noise from front cylinder however I eliminated 75% of it by going to a quality 50 or 60w depending on outside temperatures.
 
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