Why does my Sportster 1200 make a pingy noise?
1996 Sportster 1200 Custom, just hit 30,000 miles. First time ever heard ‘pingy’ noise from underneath primary cover, or so it seemed. sort of as if it was (no pun intended) ‘cycling’ along with the engine as the engine is running. ‘defined’ and easier to hear. Dealer then said: piston flap; wants $1500. to fix.
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.
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).
What should I do about my noisy Sportster?
If uncomfortable running bike on jack, find a hill you can coast down with engine not running trans in neutral clutch out and see what happens. The biggest thing with noise is properly diagnosing and pinpointing instead of just throwing parts at bike and then finding it to be something simple…….
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.
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).
How to shorten the linkage on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Turn the linkage sleeve clockwise to shorten the rod and decrease the amount of lever travel required to complete a shift. If you feel a gear being selected without moving the lever, you’ve adjusted the linkage to short. Rotate the linkage sleeve counterclockwise to increase the lever travel. Tighten the jam nut once the adjustment is made.
How to adjust clutch on Harley Davidson Sportster?
This adjustment is made by removing the clutch inspection cover/derby cover, and then loosening the adjustment screw lock nut. Hold the adjustment screw stationary with an Allen wrench while turning the lock nut counterclockwise with a wrench. Once the nut is loose, turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase the disk clearance.