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Tigg · 07-04-2008, 08:51 AM

If you think it is the belt by all means take it to the dealer but the belt is kept fairly tight. You should only have about 1/4 to 5/8 in deflection (play) with 10lbs of force applied. Buy a belt deflection tool it's easy to use and comes with instructions. My night train would hum at low speeds and even worse when I made a turn to the right while going slow. I never did find out what was causing it. My RK does it too I think mine is caused by a combo of trans noise and the IDS. I'm not really concerned with it but I can't hear the noise your bike is making to know if I would be concerned or not. For your own peace of mind take it to the dealer and let us know how you make out.

07-04-2008, 08:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tigg Community Star Join Date: 2007, Feb 12 Posts: 529 My Mood:	Re: Strange sound coming from rear wheel area If you think it is the belt by all means take it to the dealer but the belt is kept fairly tight. You should only have about 1/4 to 5/8 in deflection (play) with 10lbs of force applied. Buy a belt deflection tool it's easy to use and comes with instructions. My night train would hum at low speeds and even worse when I made a turn to the right while going slow. I never did find out what was causing it. My RK does it too I think mine is caused by a combo of trans noise and the IDS. I'm not really concerned with it but I can't hear the noise your bike is making to know if I would be concerned or not. For your own peace of mind take it to the dealer and let us know how you make out. __________________ Never take your self too seriously ..nobody else does Tigg