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Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« on: July 02, 2008, 10:49:34 PM »
I just bought an 08 fxstsse2 and i am noticing that at 50mph - 60 mph (when in sixth gear) the engine, or something, screams, if you will.  I don't have this happening on my softail deluxe... any thoughts? 
I only have 100 miles on it, but still, doesn't sound right...

thanks


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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008, 11:20:56 PM »
Your senses are correct: there is something wrong!  None of us can really hear it, so it's clearly something the dealer should listen to.
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2008, 08:42:38 AM »
TRY keeping it in 5th gear up to 65 with stock bike (no pipes) then put it in 6th
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2008, 08:49:13 AM »
They will say that is normal...I don't go near 6th til 70...The tires are noisy on these things so are thr drive belts and 5th gear...3k rpm is a good engine speed, JMHO of course!   :huepfenjump3:
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2008, 09:53:16 AM »
Quote from: shafe on July 02, 2008, 10:49:34 PM
I just bought an 08 fxstsse2 and i am noticing that at 50mph - 60 mph (when in sixth gear) the engine, or something, screams, if you will.  I don't have this happening on my softail deluxe... any thoughts? 
I only have 100 miles on it, but still, doesn't sound right...

thanks




It's the eagle......is screamin'
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2008, 09:57:09 AM »
If it's the engine it will scream in other gears under similar load at the same RPM's.
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2008, 10:09:44 AM »
I have noticed a "vacuum cleaner" sucking sound that comes from the air cleaner. It's pretty cool if you ax me.
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2008, 10:13:41 AM »
Quote from: Happnin on July 03, 2008, 10:09:44 AM
I have noticed a "vacuum cleaner" sucking sound that comes from the air cleaner. It's pretty cool if you ax me.

I have suffered the sucking sound from my savings account with these things for years.   :P
It is ok I'd just waste the rest on cigar, boats, booze and broads... ::)
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2008, 11:37:56 AM »
50-60 MPH IN SIXTH? THE SCREAMS ARE FOR MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2008, 11:56:17 AM »
when i did it again, its actually 5th gear, and when i took it into the shop, they said it's how the new six speed tranny is and that there is nothing wrong with it... when i get to sixth (about 60 to 65) it goes away... strange... but that's what they said...


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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2008, 12:30:29 PM »
The cut of the gear and its location on the shaft give it a whine...No biggie, try riding an old HD if you want noises!   :P

Enjoy the scoot, ride the paint ofin it!  Knees to the breeze   :huepfenjump3:
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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2008, 03:20:09 PM »
You guys are hilarious! HD's making noises and vibrating? Nah!!! :nixweiss:

What planet are you guys from? ::) ;D ;)

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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2008, 07:53:40 PM »
Quote from: Hoist! on July 04, 2008, 03:20:09 PM
You guys are hilarious! HD's making noises and vibrating? Nah!!! :nixweiss:

What planet are you guys from? ::) ;D ;)

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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2008, 07:59:01 PM »

shafe,

In all seriousness, try changing the trans lube to a real gear oil instead of the SYN3 that's in it now.  Redline Shockproof Heavy is a popular choice, as is Bel-Ray 85-140 Gear Saver.  There is a new lube out from Spectro that claims to be formulated specifically for the Harley 6 speed to help reduce the noise as well, and I'm sure others will chip in their suggestions for a better lube if I missed any.

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Re: Engine "screams" at 50-60mph...
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2008, 10:00:59 PM »
I think the owners manual tells you to avoid using 6th gear during the breakin period. I remember reading something about this.
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