What is a compensator on Harley?
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.
What kind of noise does a Harley Dyna make?
Harley 2006 Dyna inner primary bearing noise example. – YouTube At 9 seconds in the rider puts the bike in gear and the noise of the failing inner primary bearing stops.
Why are the pipes on a Harley Davidson so loud?
Many Harley-Davidson riders swear by the aphorism “loud pipes save lives.” And, after all, a confident rider is a safer rider. Making stock pipes louder is a less expensive alternative to purchasing an entire aftermarket exhaust kit.
What makes a Harley Davidson twin cam engine make noise?
Often referred to as the ‘Achilles Heel’ of the Twin Cam engine are the spring loaded cam chain tensioners on pre-2007 models. At one time, Harley had used gear driven cams, but to cut down on noise, reverted to a silent timing chain setup as used in many car engines.
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.
Why does my Harley Davidson make a whining noise?
While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil. I’m using 75w-90 Severe Gear in the trans, I just don’t remember if it had a whining noise like that before.
What kind of bike makes a whining noise?
The bike is a 2006 Street Glide. Do these bikes tend to have a whiny trans or should I go back to the Harley fluid? While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans. I recently changed all the fluids over to Amsoil.
Why does my Dyna Glide make a rattling noise?
Primary Drive. A distinctive rattling or clattering noise coming from the left side of the motorcycle is likely a problem in the primary drive. A very common problem that owners have experienced is the compensating sprocket nut/bolt backing off and rubbing against the outer primary cover.
What does wine down sound like on a Harley Davidson?
I guess that’s the redline. The wine down actually sounds pretty cool, like a drag car letting off at the end. But I don’t know if that’s a good thing.