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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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Will installing an EFI tuning module quiet down top end noise or is it my emagination? Mine just seems to be quieter.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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not unless you were pinging to begin with. If you are talking just plain old mechanical noise no. if you were lean and pinging yes.
 
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It can not change a mechanical noise .
 
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Probably my imagination. But my engine seems to run smoother and quieter. With 2,500 miles maybe it just broke in a little more.
 
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it could run smoother as improper fuel ratio will cause poor running.
 
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Don't all harley's make noise? some more than others. I rented an 2010 RKC and I thought it was going to fall apart, has more noises than my 01, I just hope it was a rental and a lemon and not a good indication of the quality of the 2010's.
 
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Don't all harley's make noise? some more than others. I rented an 2010 RKC and I thought it was going to fall apart, has more noises than my 01, I just hope it was a rental and a lemon and not a good indication of the quality of the 2010's.
My 2010 seemed to be noisier than previous ones I owned. But now after 2,500 miles and a tuner it seems to have quieted down a little and running smoother. ??????
 
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So rolling through the posts of old noise. I wonder how long it took people to learn the cam tensions were contaminating the engines.
 
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So rolling through the posts of old noise. I wonder how long it took people to learn the cam tensions were contaminating the engines.

 
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