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11-09-2009, 10:54 AM
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SuperStock
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Gear whine 790 vs 865 America /Speedy
Has anyone noticed a difference in the gear noise on the 2 engine sizes? The cases a a bit different on the 2 i was wondering if you can notice any difference in sound on the 270 motors.
My 790 Bonnie seems to have less noise than the 2 865s i rode is it the same with the America/speedys ?
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11-09-2009, 01:33 PM
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World SuperBike Favourite Bike: 05 Black Speedmaster
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I had an 03 america 790 and now have a 05 865 and never noticed much gear whine noise difference. I notice the whine will change some depending on which oil I'm using though.
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11-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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Normandy, what oil do you use and which one quiets the noise the most? I run Mobile1 15-50 car oil so maybe thats why my 04 is quiet it has 18k miles under its wheels.
What are the most noticable differences in the 2 bikes in general. Would you choose one over the other and why?
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11-10-2009, 10:53 AM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: 98 Valkyrie
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Drifter, debaffle your pipes and you won't notice the noise. 
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08 America, debaffled, A/I removed, emissions "stuff" & air box removed, billet intakes, UNI Pods, rejetted, carbs balanced, intminators, Progressive 412's, 1" risers, seat modified by Spencer, TP USA Option 2 Igniter, 813 cams
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11-10-2009, 01:13 PM
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I found it quieter with 10w40 over all the others I tried. Royal Purple was the brand but it got stupid expensive so I am still experimenting with other brands and viscosities.
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11-11-2009, 08:32 AM
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Skromfols, my 04 is quiet thats why im asking the question why are some quiet others are not. Same question was asked over on twin talk.
Normandy, which of the 2 did you like the best?
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11-11-2009, 11:08 AM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: 98 Valkyrie
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Sorry Drifter, my comment was made tongue in cheek. I have no experience with the older Triumphs, so can't respond to your question.
Stan
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08 America, debaffled, A/I removed, emissions "stuff" & air box removed, billet intakes, UNI Pods, rejetted, carbs balanced, intminators, Progressive 412's, 1" risers, seat modified by Spencer, TP USA Option 2 Igniter, 813 cams
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11-11-2009, 12:51 PM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: Speedmaster efi
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I get a whining noise from the back of my 865 efi Speedmaster - but only when my wife is riding pillion..... :-)
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11-11-2009, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drifter
Skromfols, my 04 is quiet thats why im asking the question why are some quiet others are not. Same question was asked over on twin talk.
Normandy, which of the 2 did you like the best?
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I liked them both, only changed cause the america got caged.
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11-11-2009, 01:29 PM
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Grand Prix 125 Favourite Bike: America
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Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand
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She may require a heavyer grade oil
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