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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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Does having a fairing like the one on my 07 RG, increase and make the engine noises more prominent? I have a ticking noise at 2K rpm then is goes away.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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YES...
So does any Windshield...
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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Doesn't increase the noise... just makes it easier to hear.
a) You've got less wind noise to mask it.
b) Some of it's getting reflected back at you.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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lowers bounce even more noise back at you,as well, i just turn the stereo up alittle
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Yup!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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I concur......
 
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