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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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I have a 07 883C. I went to start up my bike on Saturday,hit the on switch and letthe fuel pump kick in like normal before hitting the start button. But a little bit after pump started up it started making a different sound then normal. The only way I can describe it is thatit sounded a little bit likea high pitched squeel of ajet engine. After it was done I started it up and rode it for a while everything seemed normal. I got it up to work and let it sit for a couple of hours then went to start it up and heard the same sound. Anyone have any idea what it could be or is this normal?
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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that's about what mine sounds like all the time.

 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Mine makes the same hum thru it's full cycle, justa steady hum, no high pitch wine. There have been some issues with the pumps, I wonder if it's on the way out. I would swing by the dealer and let them listen to it, maybe they can order one so your not off the road too long.
 
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