Something to Watch out for with Forward Controls
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Something to Watch out for with Forward Controls
Just to share a problem I had. I had forward controls put on my 03 FXD, ( controls are from a Wide Glide). After installation, I kept getting a metal on metal vibration sound coming from somewhere under the bike. I have V&H Long Shot pipes installed! Drove me crazy trying to find this noise. Finally, noticed that the brake rod connecting the forward brake pedal was almost touching the front exhaust pipe on it's way back to the rear master cylinder. As the pipe heated up and expanded a bit, the rod would touch and vibrate. Hell of a noise. Could not adjust the rod enough to get it away from the pipe enough so had to jury rig with a piece of muffler tape wrapped around the rod to keep it against the pipe all of the time. Rattle gone. Just in case anyone else gets this problem!
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03-12-2007, 12:55 PM
RE: Something to Watch out for with Forward Controls
You just solved my problem.
I have V&H Straightshots and stock forwards. Same thing. I'd get this "pinging" noise that would add a Jetson car sound effect over my rumble @ higher speeds. I bet you anything thats it. All I could narrow it down to was a possible loose starter cover.
Never affected my performance, just made a little rediculous noise that I could never find cooled down in the garage. Thanks!!
I have V&H Straightshots and stock forwards. Same thing. I'd get this "pinging" noise that would add a Jetson car sound effect over my rumble @ higher speeds. I bet you anything thats it. All I could narrow it down to was a possible loose starter cover.
Never affected my performance, just made a little rediculous noise that I could never find cooled down in the garage. Thanks!!
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03-12-2007, 04:55 PM
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03-13-2007, 01:58 AM
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RE: Something to Watch out for with Forward Controls
Ball pein, a few well placed love taps, on the backside.
Don't get too violent, just a couple dimples.
mud
Don't get too violent, just a couple dimples.
mud
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Just to share a problem I had. I had forward controls put on my 03 FXD, ( controls are from a Wide Glide). After installation, I kept getting a metal on metal vibration sound coming from somewhere under the bike. I have V&H Long Shot pipes installed! Drove me crazy trying to find this noise. Finally, noticed that the brake rod connecting the forward brake pedal was almost touching the front exhaust pipe on it's way back to the rear master cylinder. As the pipe heated up and expanded a bit, the rod would touch and vibrate. Hell of a noise. Could not adjust the rod enough to get it away from the pipe enough so had to jury rig with a piece of muffler tape wrapped around the rod to keep it against the pipe all of the time. Rattle gone. Just in case anyone else gets this problem!
Just to share a problem I had. I had forward controls put on my 03 FXD, ( controls are from a Wide Glide). After installation, I kept getting a metal on metal vibration sound coming from somewhere under the bike. I have V&H Long Shot pipes installed! Drove me crazy trying to find this noise. Finally, noticed that the brake rod connecting the forward brake pedal was almost touching the front exhaust pipe on it's way back to the rear master cylinder. As the pipe heated up and expanded a bit, the rod would touch and vibrate. Hell of a noise. Could not adjust the rod enough to get it away from the pipe enough so had to jury rig with a piece of muffler tape wrapped around the rod to keep it against the pipe all of the time. Rattle gone. Just in case anyone else gets this problem!
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