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    really wanna know what that engine whistle was -- super annoying

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    Quote Originally Posted by xzvs View Post
    really wanna know what that engine whistle was -- super annoying
    Conscensus from another forum discussion is that the whistling sound comes from the alternator. I have had three Wings and my '08 was worst when it came to that annoying sound. I can hear it a bit on my F6B but not near as bad as with the '08.

    All Wings seem to have some of the alternator whistle, some are just worst than others. And, you sit right on top of the alternator mount.
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    +1 on the alternator.
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    The 'locked' in seating position was the reason I had never bought a wing before, but the F6 has plenty of room for my 6'2" frame, might need a heel/toe though as I am not a fan of the cramped shifter.

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    I was really surprised what a difference the f6b seat makes in comfort. I love the tradtional GW but that stock seat really just locks me in, I feel like I'm being pushed against the fairing. I don't need all the jelly of a full boat wing, so I'm glad honda decided to release a lighter, quicker and better handling version.

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