Annoying metallic noise from Heritage
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Been pulling my hair out for the last two weeks trying to locate the source of a tinny ratting vibration sound.
Sounded like it was coming from the front. Came and went depending on speed and rpms. I tightened every bolt on the bike I could find. Several times and still that freaking sound was still there.
Got to the point it was either find it or sell the bike
Decided to start taking parts off. First it was the highway pegs. Still there.
Then it was the sissy bar. Still there.
They it was the windshield. Still there
Hmmm. Those heat shields are as tight as they can be so it couldn't be them. What the heck, may as well eliminate them. Took them both off. EUREKA!!!, Success at last.
What a shocker. First because the noise seemed to be coming from the front of the bike and Second, because they were cranked down as tight as possible.
The hose clamps look fine so I'm going to try to put them back on and perhaps change the orientation of the shields a bit. If that doesn't work I'll try new clamps.
Just wanted to pass this on in case someone else runs into a similar problem. If all else fails start taking parts off.![Smile](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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2008 Heritage Classic: His
2008 Deluxe: Hers
Sounded like it was coming from the front. Came and went depending on speed and rpms. I tightened every bolt on the bike I could find. Several times and still that freaking sound was still there.
Got to the point it was either find it or sell the bike
![Smile](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Decided to start taking parts off. First it was the highway pegs. Still there.
Then it was the sissy bar. Still there.
They it was the windshield. Still there
Hmmm. Those heat shields are as tight as they can be so it couldn't be them. What the heck, may as well eliminate them. Took them both off. EUREKA!!!, Success at last.
What a shocker. First because the noise seemed to be coming from the front of the bike and Second, because they were cranked down as tight as possible.
The hose clamps look fine so I'm going to try to put them back on and perhaps change the orientation of the shields a bit. If that doesn't work I'll try new clamps.
Just wanted to pass this on in case someone else runs into a similar problem. If all else fails start taking parts off.
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2008 Heritage Classic: His
2008 Deluxe: Hers
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2008 Deluxe: Hers
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I'm gonna look for my rattle tomorrow. I think it's the trim-ring around the headlight. It's a crappy fit anyhow. (I have the Harley extended one..... I took the stock one off). If it's not the trim ring, I think it might be one of the sticky clips rattling around inside the tank panel......... JR
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Heat shields...I had the same sound you described. I just removed my exhaust & heat shields to install the quiet baffles on my pipes. I haven't noticed it again but haven't rode alot either. I guess I'll know after this weekend as we've got a few good days weather coming.
Thanks for the heads up!
Clay
Thanks for the heads up!
Clay