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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Maybe to much oil somewhere /trans vent almost plugged?
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by birdmandave
When I shut the bike off it whistles. Obviously have an outgoing or intake air issue that has to figured out. Can't stop laughing cause it sounds so bizarre. Maybe it just likes me and whistles to get my attention.
Is trans vent hose plugged?
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Yours is a true Whistle Pig. Shoot it !!
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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Maybe she is happy! Ever heard of whistle while you work. Your bike don't want to stop, so keep going.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Is Trans vent tube plugged.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kel03
Why the gas cap?
The other day when filling up my bike I cracked open the gas cap and got a whooshing sound like I was releasing a sealed container. I'm not sure if the fuel cap is supposed to be sealed or vented but it occured to me that if it weren't to be working properly, it could leak/stick and whistle while it did!
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bigheadted
Yours is a true Whistle Pig. Shoot it !!
Whistle Pig!!! Ha! Haven't heard that in a while. Mine does it too, as soon as the engine stops, like some compression or vacuum is sneaking past a not fully seated valve. I have shot a few Whistle Pigs in my day but couldn't plug my hog.

I just take it as she is disappointed that we stopped and she's letting out a sigh.
 
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Let us know if you find the cause of the whistle.
Mine does it (loud) once in a while on shutdown.
 
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Took her to work today. Left unattended for 10 hours, got home and no whistle. So I guess nows she pissed. I'll take her shopping for a new accessory this weekend.
 
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