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Offline saxman

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Top gear whistle
« on: August 23, 2016, 15:17:03 »
Is it normal for the bike to whistle / whine in top, or is it something I should be worried about?
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Offline tallpaul

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Re: Top gear whistle
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2016, 16:36:39 »
Mine does this in 3rd and 6th. It doesn't worry me...
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Re: Top gear whistle
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2016, 01:43:01 »
Cheers.  :thumb:
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Offline hookie

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Re: Top gear whistle
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2016, 09:29:44 »
Nothing to worry about. It's the high pressure steam release valve on the front cylinder....
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Re: Top gear whistle
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2016, 12:59:21 »
Bugger, I just don't understand these new fangled water cooled contraptions.  :crazy:
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