Rattling noise
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If I read your first post correctly, it seems you had the noise at start-up before you adjusted the clutch or changed primary oil.
My cluck at start-up was intermittent at first. It only happened when the engine was hot. Then it moved to even cold start-up.
I took the bike to my Harley dealer for a look.
Thank God I had the Harley ESP contract.
They replaced the compensator and installed a whole new clutch system.
The starter ring gear was shot from disengaging while starting. I guess it was cheaper to replace the whole assembly. they gave me a completely new clutch.
I would look into the issue before you ruin your clutch basket too.
My cluck at start-up was intermittent at first. It only happened when the engine was hot. Then it moved to even cold start-up.
I took the bike to my Harley dealer for a look.
Thank God I had the Harley ESP contract.
They replaced the compensator and installed a whole new clutch system.
The starter ring gear was shot from disengaging while starting. I guess it was cheaper to replace the whole assembly. they gave me a completely new clutch.
I would look into the issue before you ruin your clutch basket too.
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Definitely sounds like compensator or starter clutch. If it's the starter clutch, it'll kick in and out, forcing the compensator to rattle back and forth, causing the noise. Or the compensator itself is loose and it's kicking back and forth on its own.
You shouldn't have to replace the whole compensator, just the big ol' bolt holding it in place. You'll see why when you crack into it. Compensator is 3 large pieces of metal that fit together like a child's toy. Not too much to wear, just loose fitting and the bolt does all the work of holding it tight. It's torqued down pretty tight and manual says replace it every time you take it off. So, a $10 bolt, fluid and the gasket for your primary should all you be needing for that job; cheaper than having the starter rebuilt!!
You shouldn't have to replace the whole compensator, just the big ol' bolt holding it in place. You'll see why when you crack into it. Compensator is 3 large pieces of metal that fit together like a child's toy. Not too much to wear, just loose fitting and the bolt does all the work of holding it tight. It's torqued down pretty tight and manual says replace it every time you take it off. So, a $10 bolt, fluid and the gasket for your primary should all you be needing for that job; cheaper than having the starter rebuilt!!
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Replaced the compensator last night with a screaming eagle one whent pretty good except for getting the old rotor cover out of the casing had to grind some but finally got her out.
Went back together easy all but the stupid plastic splash thing that needed glued inside the primary cover. Was hitting the comp. bolt so I had to break a little off the end. Dont know how much it will help anyway.
Started much quieter while cold, find out tomorrow how she starts Hot.
Went back together easy all but the stupid plastic splash thing that needed glued inside the primary cover. Was hitting the comp. bolt so I had to break a little off the end. Dont know how much it will help anyway.
Started much quieter while cold, find out tomorrow how she starts Hot.
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Had a 5 hr ride today in memory of a friend who passed. Amazed at the difference in hot starts and power and noise level. Like it gained 10 - 15 horse power Like a new ride.
Crazy thing the compensator didnt show much wear at all, I'm guessing maybe the springs were wore out but everything else had minimal wear, Oh well it worked great.
Thanks for all who chimed in.
Crazy thing the compensator didnt show much wear at all, I'm guessing maybe the springs were wore out but everything else had minimal wear, Oh well it worked great.
Thanks for all who chimed in.
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