'03 1500 questions

[ec7771]

I have a couple of questions that hopefully someone will be able to help me with. I have removed the reed valves, coasters installed, removed the air solenoids and plugged up all associated tubes as per Gadgets instructions, my problem is I am still getting that clanging or knocking sound as if it were still stock. Is that the pinging that everyone talks about? I currently have the stock air cleaner installed and V&H exhaust.

I also have a cobra FI2000R processor installed set at 3-5.5-0 and I don't really notice a difference in the bikes performance. There is a very strong smell of fuel cold or hot which makes me believe the bike is running rich.

Oh yeah one other thing, I have a very annoying squeak coming from the rear Axel/drive shaft area, anyone with a similar squeak? Hopefully someone can understand my late night babble.....

Thanks

Ed