Muffler noise

01Roadking · Sep 30th, 2009, 09:34 PM

I have a 2006 Ultra Classic with Screaming Eagles mufflers on it. When I started my bike up this afternoon, I heard a rattle from my right pipe. Amost sounded like a loose clamp, but that wasn't it. I have stock headers on the bike and even took of the heat shield to see if that was it. Seems to be coming from the inside of the right muffler. Anyone else ever hear or have this happen to them? Annoying as (EDIT).

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STEVE07 · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:33 PM

Check the mount at the top of the muffler.When mine starts to dry out and rattle I push up on the muffler and spray a bit of high temp white grease between the bracket and rubber then pull down and do the same.Lasts for about 10,000 miles before I have to do it again.

billnapabill · Oct 1st, 2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 01Roadking

I have a 2006 Ultra Classic with Screaming Eagles mufflers on it. When I started my bike up this afternoon, I heard a rattle from my right pipe. Amost sounded like a loose clamp, but that wasn't it. I have stock headers on the bike and even took of the heat shield to see if that was it. Seems to be coming from the inside of the right muffler. Anyone else ever hear or have this happen to them? Annoying as (EDIT).

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If your sure it's comming from the mufs. Some of the Screaming Eagle Touring mufs have bolts that attach the end caps to the mufflers on the ends, inside, and some have either 3 pop rivits or 3 flathead EPA machine screws on the sides that also assist in holding in the baffels or the attachment for the end caps. Any of this stuff coulda worked loose.

BUBBIE · Oct 1st, 2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 01Roadking

I have a 2006 Ultra Classic with Screaming Eagles mufflers on it. When I started my bike up this afternoon, I heard a rattle from my right pipe. Amost sounded like a loose clamp, but that wasn't it. I have stock headers on the bike and even took of the heat shield to see if that was it. Seems to be coming from the inside of the right muffler. Anyone else ever hear or have this happen to them?

MY SCRM'N EAGLE muffler:
I had a problem with the BAFFEL not fitting TIGHT inside the muffler..

NOT on the OUT side (bottom) of baffel but on the UP INSIDE part..

REMEDY.. took out baffle and BENT the top OD just enough to make it a tight fit again....

That WAS my problem noise, A LOOSE FIT

I LIGHTLY SMACKED it with a hammer on vice table , aligned n tapped back in muffler,,, re tightened bolt holding baffel

PROBLEM SOLVED

hope yours is as easy as mine..

signed....BUBBIE

billnapabill · Oct 1st, 2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBBIE

MY SCRM'N EAGLE muffler:
I had a problem with the BAFFEL not fitting TIGHT inside the muffler..

NOT on the OUT side (bottom) of baffel but on the UP INSIDE part..

REMEDY.. took out baffle and BENT the top OD just enough to make it a tight fit again....

That WAS my problem noise, A LOOSE FIT

I LIGHTLY SMACKED it with a hammer on vice table , aligned n tapped back in muffler,,, re tightened bolt holding baffel

PROBLEM SOLVED

hope yours is as easy as mine..

signed....BUBBIE

Bubbie, didja try the Fulsac baffels?? The 1.75" ones sound Great!

01Roadking · Oct 1st, 2009, 08:43 PM

Thanks Steve, that seem to take care of the rattle.......

STEVE07 · Oct 1st, 2009, 08:46 PM

Glad I could help.

Sep 30th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#1
01Roadking New Family Ride: 2006 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 22nd, 2008 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 6	Muffler noise I have a 2006 Ultra Classic with Screaming Eagles mufflers on it. When I started my bike up this afternoon, I heard a rattle from my right pipe. Amost sounded like a loose clamp, but that wasn't it. I have stock headers on the bike and even took of the heat shield to see if that was it. Seems to be coming from the inside of the right muffler. Anyone else ever hear or have this happen to them? Annoying as (EDIT). STAFF NOTES: A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community __________________ 01 Roadking-Sold 06 Ultra Classic Last edited by STEVE07; Sep 30th, 2009 at 11:25 PM.

Sep 30th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#2
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,577 My Mood:	Re: Muffler noise Check the mount at the top of the muffler.When mine starts to dry out and rattle I push up on the muffler and spray a bit of high temp white grease between the bracket and rubber then pull down and do the same.Lasts for about 10,000 miles before I have to do it again. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 1st, 2009, 08:43 PM	#6
01Roadking New Family Ride: 2006 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 22nd, 2008 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 6	Re: Muffler noise Thanks Steve, that seem to take care of the rattle....... __________________ 01 Roadking-Sold 06 Ultra Classic

Oct 1st, 2009, 08:46 PM	#7
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,577 My Mood:	Re: Muffler noise Glad I could help. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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