Rear End Noise
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Rear End Noise
I have a noise coming from the rear end of my 2007 RK Custom. The way I describe it is a alternating, somewhat high-pitched rubbing noise. It seems to come from down low, almost a belt-like sound. It is NOT affected by throttle, speed, braking, or shifting. The service dept. checked the belt, it was within the acceptable range. They loosened it to the outer tolerance, the noise is still there. They also said the noise is being amplified by the cast wheel. They don't have an answer, but confirm that they also hear it. Keep in mind this is loud enough to be heard over a set of VH slip on's.
Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what have you done to fix it? Are there any mechanics out there or more experienced at-home tinkerers who might have some ideas or fixes?
This on top of the mysterious transmission chatter are really starting to wear on me--I'm well aware of all the threads out there on the tranny, but having spent as much as I did on the bike, being a first time HD owner and having high expectations of this bike--I'm a bit frustrated with the lack of knowledge out there on any fixes. Seems like the service depts didn't get the training that went along with the rollout on these new bikes.
Any helpful hints are much appreciated, please no flames on how I need to put up with yet another glitch--I'd appreciate some positive comments
Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what have you done to fix it? Are there any mechanics out there or more experienced at-home tinkerers who might have some ideas or fixes?
This on top of the mysterious transmission chatter are really starting to wear on me--I'm well aware of all the threads out there on the tranny, but having spent as much as I did on the bike, being a first time HD owner and having high expectations of this bike--I'm a bit frustrated with the lack of knowledge out there on any fixes. Seems like the service depts didn't get the training that went along with the rollout on these new bikes.
Any helpful hints are much appreciated, please no flames on how I need to put up with yet another glitch--I'd appreciate some positive comments
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You would think it belt tightness,alignment,belt guard or possibly wheel brgs would uncover something.What kinda miles on bike?Pulleys tight?Remember hearing of one owner that had rear pulley hardware backing out.
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I'm a bit frustrated with the lack of knowledge out there on any fixes. Seems like the service depts didn't get the training that went along with the rollout on these new bikes.
I'm a bit frustrated with the lack of knowledge out there on any fixes. Seems like the service depts didn't get the training that went along with the rollout on these new bikes.
Good luck.
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RE: Rear End Noise
About 1600 and change. Belt tightness was good-I think I mentioned they adjusted it to be looser thinking that would help but didn't. Not sure on the pulley's and such....
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RE: Rear End Noise
Yep I checked that--If I hold onto it while it's idling, the muffler quiets down, but I don't think that would cause the intermittent rubbing noise I'm hearing.