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Sep 23, 2018 | 12:08 PM

rculbertson102

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6th Gear

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From: Tampa, Fl.

Noise

At cruising speeds I have a high pitch metallic noise on the left side???

any ideas???

Sep 26, 2018 | 10:47 AM

jakewalter

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From: Northern Michigan

Might sound silly but I took my bike into the dealer yesterday for the same reason.
I have about 8700 miles on the tires.
the tech, after he took it for a ride showed me that the tires were cupping on the left side causing the problem.

Sep 26, 2018 | 08:38 PM

OldEnuf2NoBtr

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From: Doghouse... mostly

Possibly could be the Primary Chain doing what it's supposed to do which is to go around in a loop really really fast!

Sep 27, 2018 | 06:33 AM

RoadHog659

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From: Virginia

Gas cap door button buzzing?
Shifter linkage loose?
Footboard rattle?
Exhaust heat shield rattle?

Sep 27, 2018 | 07:26 AM

Tarkus60

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From: Salem IN

It is amazing how loud a loose Shifter linkage can get!

Sep 27, 2018 | 07:40 AM

oldhippie

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From: Ashby, Ma

Another high pitch noise can be a final drive belt not properly aligned to the final drive sprocket. This will happen more as the bike gets up to temp.

Sep 27, 2018 | 06:42 PM

Mr. Mike

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From: Central Utah

I don’t see where you listed your model, but in the event it’s a touring, I’ll throw this at it;
Broken rear exhaust support bracket right above the starter motor, towards the left side.