New Harley Owner - Downshifting issue
#11
07-24-2011 | 08:36 PM
Road Warrior
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Again the clunking is completely normal, especially if you're shifting down in to first at higher speeds. Lower speeds will not produce as much of a clunk from my experience.
You have a 2007? You may be hearing the injectors ticking as the engine revs up to keep up with the gear change.. my 2010s injectors are pretty noisy in situations like that and my exhaust is nowhere near quiet at all. I also get a whirling kind of noise which reminds me of a light weight flywheel.
You have a 2007? You may be hearing the injectors ticking as the engine revs up to keep up with the gear change.. my 2010s injectors are pretty noisy in situations like that and my exhaust is nowhere near quiet at all. I also get a whirling kind of noise which reminds me of a light weight flywheel.
#12
07-24-2011 | 10:48 PM
Cruiser
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From: PA
Well the whirling noise I was referring to happens when I downshift without rev matching. It sounds kind of like a supercharger whine if anything as the engine quickly picks up RPM. It doesn't sound bad though.
#14
07-25-2011 | 12:32 PM
#15
07-25-2011 | 04:12 PM
Road Master
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From: Central FL
I don't corner guys, but my bike? It all depends on the angle of the turn. Usually in 2nd for most of em.
#16
07-25-2011 | 04:15 PM
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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'
You did good not to have the rear tire lock up on you. That would of been bad.....
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