Strange Noise
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Irvine CA
It's more of a whining noise. And the rear cylinder cut off is disabled.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Irvine CA
So without having to go through past posts, this is nothing to be worried about?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: O'fallon IL
Your bike is not even broke-in yet. Run it hard over the next couple thousand miles and see how it performs. If you still think there's a problem then get it checked out. Too many riders run to the dealer every time they hear a strange rattle. Harleys make a lot of different noises. And they often happen at different RPMs. I bought my Street Glide new in 2009 and I still hear slightly different noises that I swear wasn't there before. However, as long as it's running/performing well I don't worry about it.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Upstate NY
Check your bolts on your exhaust shrouds. Then check the bolts on your floorboards. I would also check your saddlebag mounts. Some noises can migrate so there may be something lose on the left side but you are hearing it on the right. You are not really broken in yet so I would keep track of what and when you hear it. If it is really annoying you just take it in. Be prepared for them to tell you its "normal".
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Cruiser
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From: Irvine CA
I thought I would wait until a couple thousand miles. I do ride it like I own it. Love that bike. Best one yet. I do have two years unlimited miles. So I might wait awhile. If it's loose bolts on the floorboard or anywhere else, it would not just do it when I pull the clutch in on 1st gear only.
Last edited by Flying low; Mar 21, 2014 at 12:41 PM.
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From: Emmett,Idaho
Check the air cleaner cover. That was the first thing I ever found rattling.
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