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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Default Breather Noise!!!

I decided to go with the Screaming Eagle Heavy Breather on my Road Glide. However, when I decided to crack the throttle, it sounds like it is trying to inhale the world. Is this normal? I have determined it is not an exhaust leak. It just doesnt sound like it should be making that kind of noise. Thoughts????
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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It's perfectly normal. The stock setup really chokes the engines breathing. I ran a Hypercharger setup on my previous ride & it really would sing when the engine was wound up. Ride on & have fun.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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It's normal, if you do engine work it gets much worst. I can hear the butterfly slapping on idle after I did the Fuel Moto 107" kit.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Yes that is normal, gotta love the sound of the engine getting all that air.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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Its music to your ear
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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It's doing it's job!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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The stock airbox is restrictive so you don't have to hear it. I was a little surprised at how loud mine got after swapping the a/c out too.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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First thing I thought when I seen the title is "your exhaust is too quiet". Normal, like flippin the breather on your moms old chevy.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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its like breathing with your mouth wide open!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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It's normal, you'll come to love that sound as I have.
 
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