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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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2007 Ultra. 55K miles. Thought was motor but after listening more I get a click, click, clicking sounds after about 5 miles. Seems to get louder. I "think" it is coming from the front wheel. Stops when I stop so can't be motor. Anybody have any idea what it could be or how to check? I was thinking maybe speed cable or wheel bearing. My girlfriend is worried about it. I hate to pay HD if it is nothing serious.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Check the clamps on your heat shields, one might be coming loose?
 
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Put it up on a lift & spin the wheels put it in gear to check speedo cable.
 
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Does it sound like a pebble hitting the fender?
 
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Wheel bearing?
 
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I don't believe there is a speedometer cable, since the introduction of the ECM.
 
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Sounds like a wheel bearing to me?
 
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Stone or nail in tire?
 
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