Why does my primary case on my Harley make a rattling noise?
The other day I returned it to the dealer for a rattling/banging noise in the primary case. The dealer confirmed the noise and said that it is probably the compensator nut. They took the bike in, disassembled the primary and did not find anything wrong.
How many horsepower does a Harley Davidson Road King have?
Motorcycle Insurance: Cylinders 2 Engine Stroke 4-Stroke Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) 86 / 116.6 Torque RPM 3500
Why is my primary chain making a rattling noise?
By doing this, the automatic primary chain will ratchet up a bit tighter if it was loose before this. The acceleration and braking causes slack in the lower strand of the chain and will ratchet it up tighter if it needed an adjustment. If it wasn’t loose there will be no noted difference.
What kind of noise does a 2010 Harley Davidson make?
Discussion in ‘ Transmission ‘ started by bo54gey, Sep 30, 2010 . I have a 2010 FLHTK that is less than two months old and 1800 miles on it. The other day I returned it to the dealer for a rattling/banging noise in the primary case.
The other day I returned it to the dealer for a rattling/banging noise in the primary case. The dealer confirmed the noise and said that it is probably the compensator nut. They took the bike in, disassembled the primary and did not find anything wrong.
What causes shifting problems in a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Shifting problems as well as noises can originate from different areas inside and outside the transmission, including the shifter, linkage, clutch, primary drive and more. Adjustments can be made that often correct shifting problems without digging into the transmission. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (1986-2016).
Why does my motorbike make a knocking noise?
If all is OK there, lift the front end off the floor and feel for play in the head bearings; a small amount of movement is enough to make a noise. Finally, check your forks – worn internals can result in a knocking noise too. Read the latest stories causing a buzz this week in Advice…
How to check the transmission on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable. The fluid level is easily checked through the derby cover or dipstick on some models.
Why does my primary chain rattle at low speed?
Low speed riding is a bit smoother also due to less play in the chain. By doing this, the automatic primary chain will ratchet up a bit tighter if it was loose before this. The acceleration and braking causes slack in the lower strand of the chain and will ratchet it up tighter if it needed an adjustment.
Why does my primary make a rattling noise?
They took the bike in, disassembled the primary and did not find anything wrong. After putting it back together, the noise was still there. They took it apart again, compensator, clutch, everything and called HD Tech Support with spring measurements and whatever other info the dealer provided.
Low speed riding is a bit smoother also due to less play in the chain. By doing this, the automatic primary chain will ratchet up a bit tighter if it was loose before this. The acceleration and braking causes slack in the lower strand of the chain and will ratchet it up tighter if it needed an adjustment.
How to start a Harley Davidson Evo in neutral?
Make sure tranny is in neutral Tighten up throttle locking star all the way and then back off until just free Pull in the clutch handle Give engine a little throttle as necessary to keep it running between 1200-1500rpm Slowly push enricher knob back in while compensating with throttle to keep engine running around 1200rpm
How to warm up a Harley Davidson Evo?
Lock the throttle with the locking star to keep the engine running at 1200rpm Monitor the engine speed and adjust throttle as necessary to keep the rpm at 1200 Let the engine warm up until valve covers are nice and warm but touchable (about 3-5 minutes depending on air temp)