Help with Diagnosis needed
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From: Danbury CT
Help with Diagnosis needed
OK. I have been hearing this weird noise lately and its bothering me. Heres what happens.
2007 RK
If I am cruising along and I blip the throttle or accelerate quickly I get a chirp or similar noise coming from the front of the bike. I could be cruising along at 50 in 4th say. I have to pass someone so I hit it. I immediately get a chirp. If I am not moving and hit the throttle no noise.
Anyone have an idea?
2007 RK
If I am cruising along and I blip the throttle or accelerate quickly I get a chirp or similar noise coming from the front of the bike. I could be cruising along at 50 in 4th say. I have to pass someone so I hit it. I immediately get a chirp. If I am not moving and hit the throttle no noise.
Anyone have an idea?
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From: Danbury CT
Really? So it could be pinging as opposed to chirp or squeak? Intereting. I didnt think of that. I always use 93 octane
I was thinking last night that my exhaust could be loose at the cylinder. When I punch it air might be getting sucked in. I dont know.
I was thinking last night that my exhaust could be loose at the cylinder. When I punch it air might be getting sucked in. I dont know.
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My guess is a loose nut or something and when you hit it hard its tweeking it. Could be exhaust bolts or something?
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Damn. I just had it adjusted. And the noise sounds like it is coming more from the front. I have the bike going in for a bar swap next week. I am going to have to have my wrench give it a ride and check it out. $$$$$$$
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I'm not saying it's the belt for sure but a good place to start looking.The belt should feel tight when pushed at mid point.It should not move more than about 1/4-3/8" at 10lbs. pressure.Not sure what the exact spec is for an '07.
HD sells a gage for this.
Sometimes these bikes can make strange noises.Just have to start searching for loose hardware,etc-.
HD sells a gage for this.
Sometimes these bikes can make strange noises.Just have to start searching for loose hardware,etc-.
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I'm not saying it's the belt for sure but a good place to start looking.The belt should feel tight when pushed at mid point.It should not move more than about 1/4-3/8" at 10lbs. pressure.Not sure what the exact spec is for an '07.
HD sells a gage for this.
Sometimes these bikes can make strange noises.Just have to start searching for loose hardware,etc-.
HD sells a gage for this.
Sometimes these bikes can make strange noises.Just have to start searching for loose hardware,etc-.