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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Not sure what it is, but I get a whining sound in 4th gear only on my 05 Road King. Any ideas? Sorry I cant be more specific, it just whines........
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Haven't been reading here much huh?
On 5 speeds it's the straight cut 4th gear - used for greater torque loads (passing).
On 6 speeds it's 5th gear - same reason.
Generally nothing to worry about - just have to get used to it!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Tell her to get off the back of the bike and walk.

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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Its normal.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonny Cannon
Tell her to get off the back of the bike and walk.
LOL! Good one!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonny Cannon
Tell her to get off the back of the bike and walk.

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Yup or tell her to take the cage.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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05 is a 5 speed,should not be making noise,unless you have been running syn3 in your tranny.
 
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