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Old 09-08-2010, 03:31 PM
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I notice when I ride on the highway a couple things occur that are somewhat odd. My left pant leg around my ankles is the only one that flaps in the wind, chaps, jeans,leather pants, does,nt matter. Right one stays put ALWAYS. I can also hear my gremlin bell ringing at 70 mph and only 70 mph.
My buddy has a Street Glide and the bugs only hit the right side of his exhaust, the left side is always clean.
This is some weirdness.
What,s going on here.
 
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Airflow around various components. Bikes aren't symetrical side-to-side.
 
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You forgot the one about nails only go into the back tire.
(I never check for bugs on my exhaust...LOL)

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I used to hear a "whistle" from my 1996 FLHT (now sold) only when pulling up a long hill in 3rd gear. Never figured it out but assumed it was from the crankcase vent system.
 
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I almost always have a smile when I'm riding. Weird?
 
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Originally Posted by skidder
I notice when I ride on the highway a couple things occur that are somewhat odd. My left pant leg around my ankles is the only one that flaps in the wind, chaps, jeans,leather pants, does,nt matter. Right one stays put ALWAYS.
Too much starch on the right pant leg


Originally Posted by skidder
I can also hear my gremlin bell ringing at 70 mph and only 70 mph.
The default speed warning is set at 70mph on your bell

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My buddy has a Street Glide and the bugs only hit the right side of his exhaust, the left side is always clean.
Major bug population is democrat and typically attack the right
 
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Originally Posted by themensh
You forgot the one about nails only go into the back tire.
(I never check for bugs on my exhaust...LOL)

chuck
Actually, there's a pretty good reason for this. Nails usually lie flat on the road surface, and are "thrown" when the front tire rolls over one, and the thrown nail is "caught" by the rear tire and driven home by the rolling tire.
 
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Bad nut holding the H-bars? Don't know about your specific situation but I have other issue's. My right eye lid flutters and my dew rag rattles. Huh/ What do I do? my buddy rides a blast and has no issues. My buddy says I should move over to a vrod. Should I ?
 


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