What does Harley compensator do?
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.
Why do Harleys idle rough?
Lightening the flywheels is a common performance trick, so the engine can accelerate faster, but the idle speed has to be turned up higher so it doesn’t stall. As to why they idle rough, it’s because the two cylinders share a common crankpin on the crankshaft, so it fires irregularly, much like your heartbeat.
Why does my transmission make a humming noise?
Thanks for your question about the humming noise in your transmission. Humming noises are usually an indication of a bad bearing. If you are sure the noise is coming from your gear box and happens even in neutral, then the output shaft bearing in your transmission may be starting to go bad.
What kind of sound does a transmission make?
3 Transmission Sounds That Mean Trouble 1 Whining. When you’re operating your vehicle, you may notice a whining sound coming from your transmission. 2 Grinding. If your car has an automatic transmission, one of the most disconcerting noises that you can hear coming from your transmission is a grinding noise. 3 Gurgling. …
What kind of noise does a Harley Davidson make?
Please check out this video and tell me what you think. This is not my bike but it is the same exact whining noise that my bike makes. This noise is present in neutral or in gear, with the clutch engaged or disengaged doesn’t matter.
What’s the grinding noise coming from the transmission?
Check to see if the noise desists when you shift the vehicle to park or neutral. A constant whining noise when your car is in gear needs professional attention. If your car has an automatic transmission, one of the most disconcerting noises that you can hear coming from your transmission is a grinding noise.
What makes the engine noise on a Harley Davidson?
Here’s a trick to reduce the constant engine noise that sounds like valve train noises on the newer 96 Cu In. bikes that have the auto adjusting primary chain tensioners and no inspection port. I tried this on my RKC and can notice a definite improvement.
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.
Why does my transmission make a low grumbling sound?
Unfortunately, unusual transmission sounds generally require disassembly and replacement of bearings, bushing and gears to fix. Low Grumbling Sound – A low grumbling sound is usually caused by a bad bearing. When a bearing wears out or fails, it can allow the transmission shaft it supports to move a small distance out of position.
Why is my primary chain making a noise?
Do this 2-3 times in succession and you’ll notice that the noise that you thought was the valve train is almost completely gone now. 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.