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If read a lot about the IPB issues and searched the forum.
My 2009 SG has a definant squeak at low rpm accel. Seems to increase in speed and then start over when I change gears. I notice it in the three lower gears and when the bike is cold. Seems to go away when the bike gets hot.
I have it also. Started about 1000 miles ago. Mild. I hear it mostly in the lower gears accelerating from 2-3K. Especially when cold. After that I think wind and exhaust noise covers it. I think it is coming from the rear end so does wife. She hears it all the time if I turn down the stereo. It doesn't really get louder, its just there. Maybe the belt or the isolated drive system bearing as it is louder when I turn to the right. I put it on the lift and rolled and wiggled the rear wheel. No noise and everything feels tight. It only does it under acceleration. If I pull in the clutch or shift to neutral and coast, no noise. I am taking it in tomorrow.
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