Well my bike finally started with the front end CLUNK... i have spoke to a few people and they went over how the fix can be made with a new washer... but i have also heard that there is a service bullitin where good old HD will make the repair for me... i have searched high and low for this bullitin but have not found anything.&nbsp\\; I called HD and they told me to bring it in and they will do the work but will have to charge me for the work... I am not going to pay them to put on a washer... if anyone knows where i can track down this bullitin i would be very thankful!

 

Here's a copy.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Good Luck!

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Thanks, looks like it affects mine too, and I have heard&nbsp\\;a clunk a few times, so I will be visiting my local dealer soon.

 

THANKS JOHN!!!! that is exaclty what i needed!

 

At first when I spoke to the dealer about it I got the same story, they said I would have to pay for it. After I dropped it off for state inspection they found the bulletin, i assume some dealers are just not aware of it. They ordered the washer, I am just waiting for it to come in so they can install it free of charge.&nbsp\\;

 

Damn, they must not consider it a safety issue as the bulletin states "Normal warranty applies for service performed."
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Out of warranty, it your baby.&nbsp\\; I've got five month's left on my warranty so I'll listen for the infamous clunk.

 

Anybody know why I can't see the attatchment? It just shows up as a box with a red x in it.

 

When you guys say "clunk", what do you mean exactly?&nbsp\\; Is this when turning?

 

This clunk is caused by the steering stem and bearings being sloppy in the neck and bearing races.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The clunk can occur when hitting bumps or applying brakes.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The new torque specs and hardened washer correct these issues.

 

The first time I apply my brakes after long ride without using them, especially two up, I get a loud clunk when the front end loads up. The only thing I can compare it to is the sound a trailer makes when you drip it over a ball hitch. I have not noticed any steering issues at all, but it has been making the noise since I bought it so maybe I am just use to it.&nbsp\\;