Thanks! This has been a great group of people. I've been on the HD forum site and you just get lost amongst thousands and thousands of people and posts!
Does anyone else experience a high pitched whine? It sounds like it is coming from the transmission. I believe it has done it since I bought it used in February, but now I am riding with an open helmet and can hear it better.
Yes. I asked the dealer where I bought mine about it after I had about 1800 miles on the clock. He said it was perhaps bit louder than usual and that I should bring it in if it got any worse, which I don't think it has. I had it in for my 10K service and the shop in Lynnwood said it was OK. I am going to compare it with some of the other Rockets at the Lake Tahoe Salvo. That whine/cam chain noise is probably the only thing I don't like about my Rocket. There really is no excuse for it. I can't hear the timing chain on any of the cars I've owned.
It is more audible when wearing a half helmet but it is probably normal. You won't notice anything like it with your new Harley. Just that great V-twin sound. I still like to ride my Electra Glide but it definitely old technology.
I actually like that "whine"...it gives the bike a unique "voice". One more thing that makes it unique. I must admit, though, that it really sounded strange when I heard it the first time, but grew to love it. I hope the tranny fix doesn't "fix" it. 8)
I actually like that "whine"...it gives the bike a unique "voice". One more thing that makes it unique. I must admit, though, that it really sounded strange when I heard it the first time, but grew to love it. I hope the tranny fix doesn't "fix" it. 8)
I just took mine out for a spin for the first time in about a month and have to agree with my friend Gr3ywolf. To me it has somewhat the sound that a blower on top of a GMC V-8 makes and is just part of the Rocket. Cool.
I use to hear the whine too, but since the TORS I just here that deep rumble and roar when opening her up.
Pipes man pipes...
Good riding to you where ever and what every you ride.