whining

[south1]

past year i hear a whining sound coming from somewhere (cant pinpoint it).all fluids are good and primary recently adjusted.02 classic.any ideas?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Harley Davidson Forums Have a look here and test to rule out alternator problem?

 

[jamesearl]

It's not from on top of the seat?

 

[stray dog]

It's not from on top of the seat?

Too Funny!! :rofl:rofl

Waitin' to use that one huh!

 

[stray dog]

Sorry south1...done laughing now.

Some more info needed. For help here.
What Speed? RPMs? Maybe get one of those mechanics stethascopes and try to pin point it a little better.
With some more info....someone here will chime in with more help for ya.

 

[Dr. Dolittle]

Yes, more info please.

Is it definitely engine related? In other words, do you hear the same whining noise when the bike isn't moving and the engine is simply idling?

Does it stay pretty consistent or change with RPM?

Do you remember doing any mods or maintenance right before the whining started?

 

[fin_676]

Primary chain can whine if too tight

Brian

 

[stray dog]

did you do any mods to it?
did you add a wind shield last year? you will hear more mechanicals w/shield on.

 

[sirob]

if its a 02 classic as the op states , could it be the cam chain tensioners

 

[Jack Klarich]

if its a 02 classic as the op states , could it be the cam chain tensioners

Possible but OP stated just checked or tightened primary chain, HMMMMM good place to start:s