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Old 02-05-2005   #7 (permalink)
WANG
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I don't know about the sound that you are hearing, but on my Thrux there is a distinctive whine sound present that is audible at all engine speeds.

The Bonneville engines have a hybrid chain/gear cam drive arrangement. It is similar to the setup found on Suzukis TL/SV 1000. I think that Honda V-4s have it, too. Gear drives make gear whine, (straight cut gears in particular) so I chalk the sound that I hear up to that.

Why does this sound embarrass you?
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