Hey, I just bought a 2006 Deluxe used with 5100 miles on it. I love the ride but when i kick into 3rd gear it whines like crazy, i dont loose any power but the sound is bothering me. 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th sound fine its just third. Any ideas what may be the deal? Also the engine sounds like its "whirling" (for lack of a better word). I rode a nightster for years and maybe its just the way the softails sound. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I am not a wrench but I can't remember anyone having only a 3rd gear whine...

First I'd drop the tranny oil and put in some SYN GL 75-90 ( I like Mobil 1, but U can use any good brand). I personally don't like the 85-140 Super Heavy duty stuff. If U do use the heavy GL IMO it could Mask the whine and U'd still have an issue just To see if that makes any diff.

Any leaks, or have U talked to Prev owner to see if any prior issues.

Its one thing I'd for sure have checked out before long in case there is an issue with bearings before U loose the whole tranny. Rebuilding/fixing one is a lot less than a whole new one.




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thanks man, i'll give it a go!