2007 Tranny problem!
#1111
05-04-2007, 01:12 PM
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
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So you've had a bunch of Harleys and they all made noise. I understand and I understand the fifth gear whine. I can acceptthe explaination for why fifth gear whinesand it doesn't really bother me. In fact it seems to getquieter with miles. Don't guess I ever rode a motorcycle that didn't have lifter noise, except for my 2 stroke dirt bikes since they don't have lifters.
Now if you could just explain the clatter that everyone here is complaining about I'm sure we would all be very greatfull. The MOCO doesn't seem to have the answer or doesn't want to give it up. So maybe you could enlighten us all.
So you've had a bunch of Harleys and they all made noise. I understand and I understand the fifth gear whine. I can acceptthe explaination for why fifth gear whinesand it doesn't really bother me. In fact it seems to getquieter with miles. Don't guess I ever rode a motorcycle that didn't have lifter noise, except for my 2 stroke dirt bikes since they don't have lifters.
Now if you could just explain the clatter that everyone here is complaining about I'm sure we would all be very greatfull. The MOCO doesn't seem to have the answer or doesn't want to give it up. So maybe you could enlighten us all.
that's right. The whine is scary, because it's rigth in the range of speedI'm most of the timedriving (around 50 mp/h / 80 km/h) because most of the countryroads in Europe are limited to this speed.
Butthe clatter is absolutely not acceptable.
Iexpect the MOCO will find a solutionimmediately.
Enligthen the MOCO by anybody may help.
#1112
05-04-2007, 02:28 PM
RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
http://www.coolclimbing.com/2007harl...roadking06.htmsome more info on the problem you have
[quote]ORIGINAL: SG 1
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Just ride the thing, you have a2 year warranty. I'll bet you a dollar it will still be shifting 2 years from now. My knucklehead, my Panhead, my three Shovelheads, my Evolutions and my Twincam all had loud tranny's, and loud lifter noises. I wasn't trying to be a smartazz when I said go buy a Honda. If you want a quiet motorcycle get yourself a Honda or better yet a shaft drive BMW. Harley Davidson isn't going to do anything for you and your loud 5th gear, they have already explained why they are loud. If there is a recall and they change out your gears so it will be "quiet" that will be great......I wouldn't hold your breath waiting[/align]
So you've had a bunch of Harleys and they all made noise. I understand and I understand the fifth gear whine. I can acceptthe explaination for why fifth gear whinesand it doesn't really bother me. In fact it seems to getquieter with miles. Don't guess I ever rode a motorcycle that didn't have lifter noise, except for my 2 stroke dirt bikes since they don't have lifters.
Now if you could just explain the clatter that everyone here is complaining about I'm sure we would all be very greatfull. The MOCO doesn't seem to have the answer or doesn't want to give it up. So maybe you could enlighten us all.
Just ride the thing, you have a2 year warranty. I'll bet you a dollar it will still be shifting 2 years from now. My knucklehead, my Panhead, my three Shovelheads, my Evolutions and my Twincam all had loud tranny's, and loud lifter noises. I wasn't trying to be a smartazz when I said go buy a Honda. If you want a quiet motorcycle get yourself a Honda or better yet a shaft drive BMW. Harley Davidson isn't going to do anything for you and your loud 5th gear, they have already explained why they are loud. If there is a recall and they change out your gears so it will be "quiet" that will be great......I wouldn't hold your breath waiting
[/align]So you've had a bunch of Harleys and they all made noise. I understand and I understand the fifth gear whine. I can acceptthe explaination for why fifth gear whinesand it doesn't really bother me. In fact it seems to getquieter with miles. Don't guess I ever rode a motorcycle that didn't have lifter noise, except for my 2 stroke dirt bikes since they don't have lifters.
Now if you could just explain the clatter that everyone here is complaining about I'm sure we would all be very greatfull. The MOCO doesn't seem to have the answer or doesn't want to give it up. So maybe you could enlighten us all.
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05-04-2007, 05:26 PM
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
ORIGINAL: bluep
All 5 speed trans had streight cut gears for years, They didnt whine. And 80-90 was the proper lube, 80-140 for hotter weather .
ORIGINAL: doodlbugr
I'm not trying to say there's no problem with our transmissions, but remember back in the day when we were driving our Camaro's and Chevelle's with the Muncie M22 transmission. It got it's nickname the "RockCrusher" from thenoises it made due to the straighter cut of the gears.
I'm not trying to say there's no problem with our transmissions, but remember back in the day when we were driving our Camaro's and Chevelle's with the Muncie M22 transmission. It got it's nickname the "RockCrusher" from thenoises it made due to the straighter cut of the gears.
#1114
05-04-2007, 07:22 PM
RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
[quote]ORIGINAL: 85FXWG
http://www.coolclimbing.com/2007harl...roadking06.htmsome more info on the problem you have
Thanks for the link. Interesting read.
http://www.coolclimbing.com/2007harl...roadking06.htmsome more info on the problem you have
Thanks for the link. Interesting read.
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05-04-2007, 09:39 PM
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
50 in 5th, I'd rattle too! Hell 4th will go to 90+, it will go faster in 5th than 6th! Hell at 80 it only turns 2850rpm in 6th, the rpm that the 96er starts to wake up. Putt, putt, putt, go buy an old Poppin Johnnie tractor you'll be happier. Hell my 07 Ultra clatters/rattles in high gears at low rpms, ride it and it goes away, dammit I'm goin to make sure it breaks instead of limiting my riding fun. Ever ride an old dressed pan? Oh my god! the dam thing sounds like its going to come apart, dammit better park it! You picky old farts need to take the batteries outta your souped up hearing aids! Charlie
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RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
Well after all the reading on this post, I will keep mine, run the heaviest xmission fluid the warraty allows, and keep the revs up. Its isnt that bad.
I would be interested in hearing of any failures where this clatter was a factor in the future.
I find the "not so perfect" sound of the tranny nice in a "thats a HD for you" kind of way.
I love mine and if it fails in the future I will fix it.
Ride on
I would be interested in hearing of any failures where this clatter was a factor in the future.
I find the "not so perfect" sound of the tranny nice in a "thats a HD for you" kind of way.
I love mine and if it fails in the future I will fix it.
Ride on
#1118
05-06-2007, 12:51 AM
#1119
05-06-2007, 05:38 PM
RE: 2007 Tranny problem!
I purchased an Ultra 4-weeks ago, build date in 4-07. I have the same 5th and 6th gear noises as reported by earlier builds. Don't know if it is a mechanical issue or gear cut/chain tension issue or not but I have one of the latest builds and am experiencing some of the same issues.
I plan to ask for the heavier lube in the tranny when I get the first service and hope it helps. Like most everyone else I plan to ride the bike, hope for a fix, and trade it if they improve in a year or two.
I plan to ask for the heavier lube in the tranny when I get the first service and hope it helps. Like most everyone else I plan to ride the bike, hope for a fix, and trade it if they improve in a year or two.
