How much top end noise is normal on a Dyna Super Glide? It doesn't drown out the motor, but you can definitely hear it over the engine.

 

If you're hearing top end noise, you're on a Harley.&nbsp\\; Is this your first one?&nbsp\\; There's no measurement I know of for how much.

 

No I had a '77 Sportster a few years back. I just don't remember this much noise.

 

+1 It's a harley, most get louder mufflers and it will be more noticeble with a windshield in place.

 

My 07 is loud too.&nbsp\\;Windshield makes it louder. Even more noticible with earplugs for some reason.
DB

 

comes and goes on my 08!

 

I get some chatter at about 2000 to 2500 rpm, just quessing cause there is no tach on my 05 superglide.&nbsp\\; Thats the only time I hear it.
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jk

 

mines always been very noisy, but checked it after 7k and no obvious wear&nbsp\\;

 

I came off&nbsp\\;a two stroke RD-350..... I was used to hearing the pistons in the cylinders...&nbsp\\; but... my first ride on my superglide had me scared that the pushrods were going to blow through the rocker bockes and take out my nuts!!!!&nbsp\\;
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Louder pipes have solve that issue[8D]

 

try 3oz. of STP oil teatment in the oil, quiets things right down. My bike has 81k on it and still runs greatjack