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Old May 13, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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I just noticed the other day I have a whirring type sound comming from the motor on my 02 E glide. I checked the primary chain and it has about 5/8 to 3/4 inch slack in it when cold. I think thats what it is supposed to be but I never noticed it being that loose when I had my lowrider. Have not changed anything other than going to syn oil.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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You may want to check to see if it is a cam bearing. find out if the whirring comes from near the cam cover on the lower right side
 
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Old May 14, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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Is this a bike that you recently purchased used? If so, I would suspect that the cams have been changed to gear drive.

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Whis that was the case, but the other week I had the cam chest cover off looking at the shoes and it is chain drive. But thanks, I'm still looking
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