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High pitched whine/whistle

Started by Farther, Sun 25, Apr 2010, 18:31:09

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Farther

Sun 25, Apr 2010, 18:31:09
I have started to notice a high pitched whine/whistle at 55 mph, 5th gear and 2500 RPM on my '03 Standard.  The noise does not apperar to be present at 2500 rpm in any other gear, however I would not rule out engine noise canceling out the whine/whistle in other gears.  Anybody have experience with this?
Thanks,
~Farther

Bone

#1
Sun 25, Apr 2010, 18:42:57
What if you pull in the clutch lever at 55 does the whine stop ?

Farther

#2
Sun 25, Apr 2010, 18:47:29
Ya, the noise does stop.
Thanks,
~Farther

Hoser

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Sun 25, Apr 2010, 19:14:00 Last Edit: Mon 26, Apr 2010, 13:42:15 by Hoser
The gears whine on my Valk at 55 mph, It's normal, one reason I use earplugs.  hoser
Sraight pipes will cure it too.  At least you won't hear it, or anything else!  :D hoser
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Robert

#4
Sun 25, Apr 2010, 19:26:05
Switch oils some help it quiet down other wise its normal  ;D
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Farther

#5
Sun 25, Apr 2010, 19:27:59
I use Mobil 1 motorcycle oil.  I don't think a change of oil will help.  However I have two gallons of Amsoil motorcycle oil in the barn for the next two oil changes.
Thanks,
~Farther

Red Diamond

#6
Sun 25, Apr 2010, 19:35:10
The square cut gears  do whine, Mobil 1 15W-50.

If you are riding  and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast.

asfltdncr

#7
Mon 26, Apr 2010, 10:13:28
and earplugs. :cooldude:

Redline +

#8
Mon 26, Apr 2010, 15:00:51
Quote from: Farther on Sun 25, Apr 2010, 18:31:09
I have started to notice a high pitched whine at 55 mph. Anybody have experience with this?

Yes...ride faster. :cooldude:

Redline 8)

Farther

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Mon 26, Apr 2010, 15:52:15
Quote from: Redline :) on Mon 26, Apr 2010, 15:00:51Yes...ride faster. :cooldude:Redline 8)
Ya, I have been taking it easy on some mountain and river roads.  The upside is my fuel mileage has ranged from a low of 35 mpg to a high of 46.6 mpg with an average of 40 mpg.  This is up from my usual of 33 mpg.
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~Farther
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