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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:05 AM
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Ok. Got a 2019 SGS. I have a humming noise between 50-60 mph.

I’ve done the normal checks, squeeze the front brake handle, noise is still there. Happens in 4-6th gears. Noise does not change pitch with transmission revs.
changed the front wheel bearings. Tires are normal pressure and not worn. Has anyone had problems with the fairing on the street glide? Maybe the plastic valance for the vent? I’m reaching here, but any true help or ideas is appreciated.

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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:25 AM
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Does it change on different road surfaces?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:33 AM
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Does it change on different road surfaces?
No. noise happens while riding straight on any road condition.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:35 AM
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Any chance your front tire is a Michelin C3?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:41 AM
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Any chance your front tire is a Michelin C3?
It is.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve432
It is.
There are many of us that had problems with that front tire. Here's some reading for you.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/wheel...mander-3s.html
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 10:17 AM
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@702 woke up earlier than I did this morning.......... C3 was my first guess. My exact symptoms, but mine also changed pitch while riding thru a sweeping curve at the same MPH. OP, how long ago did you buy it and how long/miles have you ridden it. Also, what is the date code on it. I was hoping the Michelin had taken care of this by now.........
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 702
There are many of us that had problems with that front tire. Here's some reading for you.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/wheel...mander-3s.html
I appreciate the info. I will for sure check the tires again this afternoon. Didn’t want to ride today (early morning) until I figured things out.

I’ll take it for a ride this afternoon and put some leans into it at speed and see if the sound goes away.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MotoJockey
@702 woke up earlier than I did this morning.......... C3 was my first guess. My exact symptoms, but mine also changed pitch while riding thru a sweeping curve at the same MPH. OP, how long ago did you buy it and how long/miles have you ridden it. Also, what is the date code on it. I was hoping the Michelin had taken care of this by now.........

thanks for the info. I will for sure take it for a spin this afternoon and get some turns in and see if the noise goes away. I’ll have to check the batch number and date code later this afternoon and get back to ya.
 
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Originally Posted by 702
Any chance your front tire is a Michelin C3?
you win the internet today! That's awesome.
 
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