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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Your help is appreciated.

I have a 08 Road King, installed the Vance & Hines ovals, can't get a breather kit yet because bike isso new.

My friend was following me today and he said that it sounded like there were marbles rolling around when we were going down the street, as he was following me. I bought the bike in August and have 5100 miles on it so far.

I am wondering if he doesn't know what he is talking about or do I a problem with this bike and should I be concerned?

 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Don't fret Its your mufflers I have a friend that has them and they do the same thing .....
 
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Why can't you get a breather kit? I have an SE breather kit. I'm assuming you want to go with something other than the SE.
 
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Thanks for the help about the noise,

I am waiting for the k&n kit and will get fuel management after that.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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ahhh, I'm just going to replace my SE filter with the K&N filter when it comes out.
 
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