What does a compensator do on a Harley Davidson?
The intention of the compensator is to smooth out the rough pulses that the engine creates under certain load situations (think about when you lug the engine and it bucks back and forth) and prevent them from being transmitted through the drivetrain.
Do rocker lockers work?
The Rocker Lockers will work if the valve train noise is the result of the shaft rotating. Only issue I see is that they will make shaft removal a bit more difficult; the bushings will have to be removed or the shafts tapped or pressed out.
Is it bad to have a whiney gearbox?
Gear whine is a quality issue. No gearbox has ever broken because it had a gear whine problem. However, quality—or at least perceived quality—is critical to customer satisfaction, particularly in the automotive industry. So a whiney gearbox is a bad gearbox, even if it is perfectly fit for purpose from a functional point of view.
What is the source of the gear whine noise?
TE is the source of gear whine noise. A simple definition of TE is “the difference between where you expect the gear to be and where it actually is.” A perfect gear pair transmits motion smoothly.
Why is my gear shift on my Harley Davidson hard?
If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shift linkage will be obvious to diagnose.
What makes a transmission whine in a Harley Davidson?
The hardened steel spring can cause damage to the transmission gears if not recovered. Transmissions can offer an whole repertoire of strange sounds from a low growling or rumbling sound to a high pitched whine. We’ll describe some common sounds that that may be associated with a transmission problem.
What kind of noise does a Harley Davidson make?
Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by Dferr, May 26, 2011 . While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans.
If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral”, or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, a misaligned shift linkage will be obvious to diagnose.
The hardened steel spring can cause damage to the transmission gears if not recovered. Transmissions can offer an whole repertoire of strange sounds from a low growling or rumbling sound to a high pitched whine. We’ll describe some common sounds that that may be associated with a transmission problem.
What causes the transmission to pop out of gear?
If the dogs or slots become worn and rounded, the dogs will bounce out of the slots when engine load or RPM varies. This will present as the transmission popping out of gear into a false neutral. Bent shift forks can also cause a transmission popping out of gear; though, it typically it results in a bike reluctant to go into gear.