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Excessive Engine Whine/Squeel

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redrider:
Hi Richen. My st 1300 has just clicked over 200.000ks  and I can tell you the squeal comes from the straight cut gears from the rear of the engine take your seats off and it will be worse.There are huge straight cut gears there just to drive the alternater.Ive owned my bike for 17 years from new and I've noticed over the years it gets louder and louder.mine is ear piercing at 2000 rpm without a load on it.earmuffs are nearly a must it doesn't come from balancers.you can fix it by replacing the gear pack on the rear of the engine but a big job.with high kms and 67yrs of age I'll put up with it.listen to v8 supercars same thing straight cut gears in transmission.more horse power.cheers Brian

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