Lowers Vent Whistle Fix (2019+up)

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  1. Brobro

    Brobro Well-Known Member

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    I cut strips from the soft fuzzy side of self-adhesive Velcro and totally lined the vent door frames.

    Now I can ride with vents fully closed with ZERO WHISTLE NOISE.
     

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    #1 Brobro, Dec 20, 2019
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  2. Baldhead_J

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    Looks better than weather stripping. Let us know if it holds up. I'm wondering if the vents on the Chally will need the same fix.
     
    #2 Baldhead_J, Dec 20, 2019
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    AHA! The first 19 model that I saw with the vents was on the showroom floor at Rob Gregorys in Little Rock. I told him I suspected that they might put up a whistling noise in the wind. He said you may be right we'll have to see. So I guess I WAS right. But since I'm always right I guess I shouldn't be marveling at myself.
     
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    Baldhead_J Gold Member
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    Ya know, those of you that ACTUALLY do know everything must find those of us that THINK they do, really annoying
     
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    Yes, it is so hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way.
     
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    Looks like I will be buying some Velcro this weekend
     
    #6 FireHawk, Dec 20, 2019
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    as i have the 18 RM. never heard anybody say about the whistle sound b4. An to quote the great "Paul Harvey" an now you know.
     
    #7 wildmandmc, Dec 21, 2019
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    Thanks just bought one, and Velcro it is!
     
    #8 damion1223, Dec 22, 2019
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    Interesting, I have a '19 RM and never heard the lower vents whistle while closed. If I do I guess I'll know a fix in the future
     
    #9 Gunnysgt80, Mar 5, 2020
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    I just bought louder pipes. Problem solved
     
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    I love where your head's at.
     
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