Agreed, what EXACTLY did you do, it is odd that that noise just popped up after an adjustment. So you could be chasing the wrong mouse down a hole, start with what did you do?

 

Only adjusted clutch and changed fluid, so i went and backed off the clutch a little going to ride today to see if that helped

 

What fluid and quantity did you use? are you certain you followed the adjustment procedure to a T? And did you verify the ***** were seated in the ramps during adjustment? How much gap is between you lever housing and cable collet?

 

Fluid is what the dealer gave me i think Formula + or something full bottle I think 32 oz what the book called for and I followed the manual for the adjustment

 

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.

 

TheRoad,"Your problem is spelled compensator. "


I agree. I replaced the one in my RK with a BDL. Still occasionally clanks on hot start.

 

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!!

 

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.

 

Good move as that was your problem. Sounds like you took care of it before anything got ruined.

 

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.