Jingling noise driving me nuts....help?
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Tourer
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From: Belfast, N. Ireland
Jingling noise driving me nuts....help?
I get a noise like stones hitting mudguard from the top end of my 09 EG classic. It's not pinking, codes show I'm actually running rich...I checked my heat shields, tightened exhaust bolts and checked every hanger I can think of. It happens when the throttle is rolled off, or when coasting, not when under power.
I stripped off the slip ons to check baffles were tight....Its driving me NUTS.
LOL! any suggestions welcome
I stripped off the slip ons to check baffles were tight....Its driving me NUTS.
LOL! any suggestions welcome
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
with motor off, use a rubber mallet to bang on stuff.
sometime when a bolt backs out ( before it falls off) the washer will make a ringing sound.
just make sure all is tight...keep any coins under your gas fill cover? I've seen that.
Mike
sometime when a bolt backs out ( before it falls off) the washer will make a ringing sound.
just make sure all is tight...keep any coins under your gas fill cover? I've seen that.
Mike
Cruiser
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From: Spring Hill Fl
Was just about to post the same thing!!! Have heard of alot of guys having the same issue and it turned out to be their bell!!!
Road Captain
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From: oklahoma
had this issue on the way back from a 3000 mile trip. aft shifter linkage pinch bolt backed off a bit. a pain to get to
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Road Warrior
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From: Mid West
Luckily I am going deaf, higher pitch noises get mauled by other sounds so I don't hear those kinds of things, just have to check the bike after rides for loose stuff. That horrid screeching noise on the back of the bike when the wife rides just disappears.
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From: currently an Okie
That's loose
If your cam chain is hitting the primary, you got a lot more problems than a loose chain. Just sayin
Road Captain
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From: Columbus, Ohio
I got the same sounds, like tiny pebbles hitting my front fender. Happened right at 5,000 miles on my '12 Limited. Thought it was bad gas. Several tanks later same issue. It usually occurred at 2,700rpm.
Went to dealer several times and was told it was normal- that it was the 'harmonics' of the valves/lifters. Sounded like an angry cicada in my motor, very annoying. Luckily I had added an amp and speakers to the bike so I was able to tune it out.
Btw- V&H power duals, heavy breather and SE super tuner did not help the issue.
Went to dealer several times and was told it was normal- that it was the 'harmonics' of the valves/lifters. Sounded like an angry cicada in my motor, very annoying. Luckily I had added an amp and speakers to the bike so I was able to tune it out.
Btw- V&H power duals, heavy breather and SE super tuner did not help the issue.