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Sep 16, 2010 | 07:14 PM

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bigdumbnoitall00

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use silicon, petroleum based spray can destroy the rubber,and it lasts longer.

Sep 16, 2010 | 07:28 PM

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gbinman

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Originally Posted by racedvl

They are making me crazy! Mainly on decell and now a little at idle. Do I need to just replace the rubber mounts (that's what squeeking) or is there a trick to quite them down? I turned them around in the bracket last night, and it made it stop. But by the time I got home from work today, they are starting to make noise again. 2001 FLHPI.... Thanks, Jason.

Sound like a recent problem with my 03 FLTR. If I pressed on the heat shield it would be quieter. Turn out the header support bracket was cracked. Right under the trans on the right side. Take a close look with a flash light.

$19 part but a serious pain to change.

Sep 16, 2010 | 07:43 PM

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bigdumbnoitall00

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also look at the heat sheild clamps i had one with what looked like plenty of clearence ...til i started it.

Sep 16, 2010 | 08:17 PM

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MNPGRider

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A shot of silicone spray every oil change will quiet your squeaks.

Sep 16, 2010 | 08:33 PM

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strtarrow

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I couldn't hear mine if they did squeak. In short, get a louder exhaust and problem solved!!! As they simply isolate the motor vibration they are prone to wearing out and not much of an issue to replace. Never tried any lubricant but again, I can't hear anything except the exhaust....

Sep 16, 2010 | 08:45 PM

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CroK

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$2.00 each at the steeler...

Picked up a couple tuesday. Might put them on tonight before my midnite run.

Sep 16, 2010 | 09:38 PM

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Scorpion07

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I guess the 2011's have a longer rubber grommet. I saw it in the press kit. I'm wondering if they'll retrofit? Might cure our problem?

Sep 16, 2010 | 11:07 PM

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racedvl

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I think @ $2.00, I'm gonna stop at the stealer and pick-up a set. These have 55K on them, so I think $4 ain't too bad. Some good info on here, thanks.