103 Valve train noise ?
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From: Rocky Hill, CT.
103 Valve train noise ?
I recently bought a 103 Limited and coming from a Jap bike I'm wondering if hearing the valve train as distinctly as I do id normal.
My guess is that it all bounces off the fairings'etc. and sounds loud to me.
Is this normal?
Thanks for your input.
Glen
My guess is that it all bounces off the fairings'etc. and sounds loud to me.
Is this normal?
Thanks for your input.
Glen
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Yep its normal. When my SG gets over 3000 RPM'S it gets a lot worse. It didn't seem as bad on my 06 Heritage but I ran with Vance and Hines BigShots which were fairly loud. I also didn't use the windshield very much. The noise does seem more noticeable on the 96" motor though.
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I personally have resorted to louder pipes and going deaf ~ I've had 29 HD's and they all have their own personal melody... I've grown to enjoy the distinct racket ~ as long as no new grinding, whistling, or increased volume occurs you are good...
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when i did my first service at 950miles on my 2011 street gilde, i ask harley
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on it.....very weird..the thing i hate is that if you talk to them about engine noise,
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