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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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Hey everyone, I'm New to the forum, just wanted to say Hi, I got my first Harley this year 2007 softail Custom.
 
Old May 9, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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Can anyone help me out????? I bought a 2007 softail Custom and I have some motor noise.... Its not the trans that everyone has been talking about because you can hear it when the bike is standing still..... this noisesounds kinds like a blower on a race carbut notthat loud......... I'm not sure if that is just regular motor noise or what. Imight just beparnoid.
 
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marine33: Congrats on getting your Softail Custom; welcome to the Forums!!
 
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congradulations on the new bike motor noise??? it is a new bike with a warentty take itto a dealer
 
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Welcome from east Texas!!! Not sure about the noise, I think I would let a dealer take a look also.
 
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Welcome from Bristol, England.

Your more likely to get a helpful response if you post your question in the area of the forum dedicated to your model of bike. However, I agree with the above poster, if its still under warranty get back to the dealer.
 

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