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Iron Butt
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Central New York | Since I first got my Vision the warmest it's been has been in the lower 70's. It has always been a quiet bike. Had it to the dealer for some work and they warranted the rear pulley to get the belt chirp out. Since I got it back it has been in the high 80"s. Now I have a lot of gear noise, like an old OSHGOSH, especially when under load, in all gears. Seems to stop when not under a load. Oil is about 1500 and at level. Question: Is excessive gear noise in hot weather normal or did something go arry during maintenance? 
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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | Had mine for 9 weeks, final drive has always been some what noisy, and yes the hotter it gets, now in the 90's, it does get a little more so. This is probably due to thinning of the oil at higher temps. You should notice 5th gear is much quieter. Has to do with the gear configuration in that gear. Everyone seems to notice the same thing when they are new to the Vics. |
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Tourer
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Woodland Hills, CA | I have had my Vision for almost 2 years, and regularly ride in hot (well over 100 degrees) weather. In all that time, I have never noticed any difference in the gear noise. Personally, I would have your dealer check it out. |
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Cruiser
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New Brunswick , Canada | hoosiervic - 2010-05-25 2:11 PM
Had mine for 9 weeks, final drive has always been some what noisy, and yes the hotter it gets, now in the 90's, it does get a little more so. This is probably due to thinning of the oil at higher temps. You should notice 5th gear is much quieter. Has to do with the gear configuration in that gear. Everyone seems to notice the same thing when they are new to the Vics.
Same for me...had it for 4 weeks. Pearl White 2010....thinking to change to Amsoil full synt.
could quiet down the final drive..per info of this forum... |
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Visionary
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| You have a huge amplifier by way of the fairing, so yes it can be a noisy bugger, most VTwins are anyhow. Low to mid seventies seem to be ideal for the Vision and short shifting seems to help some as well. When I say short shifting I'm talking cruising speeds of say 45 while in 5th gear. |
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Tourer
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Gettysburg, 2008 Tour Premium | These bikes take time to wear in and certain gears are noisier. You need some miles and she will quiet down from when new. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | wroman - 2010-05-25 6:50 PM
These bikes take time to wear in and certain gears are noisier. You need some miles and she will quiet down from when new.
that's right on wroman, it does get quieter with age. with the pipes it almost seems too quiet. |
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Tourer
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Tucson, AZ | I've got 45K on mine and find it gets somewhat louder at about 1.5K after an oil change. Nothing drastic but you can hear a difference. And in the summer in AZ. its the same, as winter, noise wise. So i just turn the music up and look for shade along the ride.
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Cruiser
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Austin, Texas | I'm on my second Victory. Both had noisy gears except for fifth gear. Amsoil helped somewhat and certainly made the shifting less clunky feeling. I find that if I go faster, the wind in my ears covers all that noise. |
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Visionary
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LaPorte,Tx. | dtoddrship - 2010-05-26 7:12 AM
I find that if I go faster, the wind in my ears covers all that noise.
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Iron Butt
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Central New York | Thanks for all the replies. I feel better now. 
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? for the hot weather crowd