Hi just purchase a 2007 heritage softail. Didnt really notice this till later on, Bought it in Vic and rode back to Sydney last weekend. Im not that good at describing noises but it sort of sounds like a grindy sort of noise like when your waterpump bearing goes in a car. It could have been there from the start im not sure but anyway the bike ran perfectly all the way home. Would anyone have any suggestions what this could be? Im not a mechanic as such but could it be a pulley? I dont want to take it to some place where im told its a rebuild job when its not. Its done 66k all highway miles mainly....

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Sincerely,

Bathory

Which side of the motor, If it is on the left it could be the Compensator bolt come loose and rubbing against the primary case, easy fix

 rear wheel bearing ? 

Thanks for all the advice guys, its definately coming from the motor area as it is still evident even when bike is stationery......

check the oil levels?