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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Wondering if I'm hearing a little more noise since I added the fork mounted lowers? They extend pretty far down the forks so perhaps the sound is being amplified off them and being made more noticeable?
 
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Originally Posted by Port Dawg
Wondering if I'm hearing a little more noise since I added the fork mounted lowers? They extend pretty far down the forks so perhaps the sound is being amplified off them and being made more noticeable?
I've heard that before, so wouldn't be surprised if that's the case...
 
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