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'03 XB9R - Sound @ 4k RPM (any gear)

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labmixz

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So, I've noticed this since i picked up the bike over a year ago and it's just not getting to annoy me. Right now I'm assuming it's a gasket on the header / exhaust. However I figured I would just bring this up here to see if anyone else has any other possible thoughts on the matter.

So, between 4,000 to 5,000 RPM, I hear a sound that essentially sounds like paper fluttering in the wind / exhaust leak. It only happens @4,000 to 5,000 RPM, it doesn't matter what gear I'm in. Right now I'm taking a guess and saying it's the top exhaust port gasket (as it sounds like it's more from the top).

Any other thoughts/ideas on what it could be before I start taking things off... (plus gives me an excuse to go get the header ceramic coated, since it'll be off...)
 
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