Engine Noise while riding
#22
06-05-2013, 11:32 AM
then you need some tuning. if you can afford a thundermax or powervision i would get one and be able to do your own tuning. if not there are cheaper alternatives, but you won't get the same results. i think you are probably running lean. not good for an engine. i would stay off the throttle if you can ride and not cause it to ping until your able to correct this problem. it will cause damage if you keep doing it.
Last edited by IRON1250; 06-05-2013 at 11:38 AM.
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06-05-2013, 05:27 PM
#25
06-09-2013, 01:09 PM
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06-10-2013, 08:58 AM
#29
06-10-2013, 09:03 AM
My 2011 Iron makes this noise too. It's really annoying cause its so loud at times. My buddy has a 2012 48 and he has it too.
He actually brought his bike into the dealer and they tore it all apart and told him everything is normal. They even ended up charging him because nothing was wrong so thats why I'm a little hesitant to bring mine in.
From what I've read, it seems the people with the Iron and 48 complain about this the most. It seems to be because of the smaller/narrower gas tank.
On my bike if I put my left leg up tight against the bike it almost goes away completely. The sportsters with the larger tanks seem to block the noise (just like putting your leg against the bike)
It still doesn't seem normal but I have a lot of people tell me not to worry about it.. I have a 3 year warranty so I guess if she blows, then she blows.. Time will tell I guess.
He actually brought his bike into the dealer and they tore it all apart and told him everything is normal. They even ended up charging him because nothing was wrong so thats why I'm a little hesitant to bring mine in.
From what I've read, it seems the people with the Iron and 48 complain about this the most. It seems to be because of the smaller/narrower gas tank.
On my bike if I put my left leg up tight against the bike it almost goes away completely. The sportsters with the larger tanks seem to block the noise (just like putting your leg against the bike)
It still doesn't seem normal but I have a lot of people tell me not to worry about it.. I have a 3 year warranty so I guess if she blows, then she blows.. Time will tell I guess.
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