What to do if your Harley Davidson engine is making noise?
Look for the easy stuff, then on to the expensive. Check the front motor mount to make sure the elastomer has not broke from the metal. Make sure the link at the top of the engine, and front of the engine is attached at both ends. Jack the rear wheel off the ground and have someone hold the bike.
Why does my Harley Davidson have a vibration problem?
I have a vibration problem that occurs when I release the throttle to slow down or come to a stop. At a certain rpm it vibrates so bad it sounds as if the fairing and tourpak are going to fall off. The vibration has already ruined the front motor mount which I replaced.
What to do if your Harley Davidson sprocket is loose?
Open up the inspection cover and pry the sprocket in both directions while watching the rotor , they should both move together . If the sprocket moves in either direction but the rotor doesn’t then the nut is loose . Click to expand…
Why is my Harley Davidson rotor not moving?
Will try the jack, am tired of the run around at the dealer shops. I have to be careful, takes too long to heal these days. That could be a loose comp sprocket nut . Open up the inspection cover and pry the sprocket in both directions while watching the rotor , they should both move together .
I have a vibration problem that occurs when I release the throttle to slow down or come to a stop. At a certain rpm it vibrates so bad it sounds as if the fairing and tourpak are going to fall off. The vibration has already ruined the front motor mount which I replaced.
Open up the inspection cover and pry the sprocket in both directions while watching the rotor , they should both move together . If the sprocket moves in either direction but the rotor doesn’t then the nut is loose . Click to expand…
How to tell if your Harley Davidson engine is too loud?
Make sure the link at the top of the engine, and front of the engine is attached at both ends. Jack the rear wheel off the ground and have someone hold the bike. Grab the tire at about 3 and 9 o’clock and see how much “twist” you have that would indicate the swing arm bushings may be shot.
What to do if your Harley Davidson engine rattles?
Check the front motor mount to make sure the elastomer has not broke from the metal. Make sure the link at the top of the engine, and front of the engine is attached at both ends. Jack the rear wheel off the ground and have someone hold the bike.