07 Electraglide-noisey 5th gear?

[Blaster XL]

Have a 2007 Elec glide standard 96, 6speed, 21k miles and 5th gear whines under accel, is this normal?

 

[Rafe]

My 2009 Ultra Classic makes the same noise in 5th gear.

 

[CloserToLove]

it's a square cut 5th gear.
You'll get used to it and it's a great way to know that you've got 1 more
gear to go.

Enjoy your ride.

Greg

 

[magpie_complex]

install an isolated drive from Zannotti's and all noises will pretty much disappear. best money I have spent--about $200,

 

[Caution]

forgot, it also gets rid of that lugging feeling around 2000 rpm and smooths the feel of the motor.

 

[atl.lovexo111708]

Amsoil, killed the "rattle can" that was in my tranny too. Straight cut gears will whine, nature of the beast.

 

[sera p]

Yes, it's the sound of a strong gear set (straight cut gears vs herringbone).

 

[asimenia]

...it's the reason I kept my 05...seriously!...is it stronger?...probably...but I haven't heard of 5 speeds blowing 5th gear...it's normal for a six-speed...

 

[Jacob B is Tarzan]

very true!! good point here