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Old 02-21-2012, 08:18 AM
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I know it's normal but i don't like it eather. I usely crank it in first gear so it dont clunk.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gpsjr10
There is nothing like that sound when a group is about to leave. It is the signal that everyone is ready to leave. Kinda like a role-call.
I agree. Surprised HD hasn't figured out a way to charge us all extra for that
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 03:32 PM
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Put the right gear oil in it and not Engine oil and it wont do it.
 
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Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
Put the right gear oil in it and not Engine oil and it wont do it.
Running 20W50 Amsoil and have no issues.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 03:54 PM
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It's not just HD. I currently own 2 Yamahas, a Sporty and owned an '82 Yamaha as well and they all did/do it.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
Put the right gear oil in it and not Engine oil and it wont do it.
That's not even true. I put Mobil 1 75w90 synthetic gear oil in mine and I'd say it clunks louder then before.

Does anyone know if this is common?
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Superfly3176
That's not even true. I put Mobil 1 75w90 synthetic gear oil in mine and I'd say it clunks louder then before.

Does anyone know if this is common?

i dont know, to be honest it was a half Smart *** post, All i know is that mine was doing it when I first got the bike, I put new gear oil in and it has been flawless for 1500 miles, ofcourse it could be the cold weather too that is keeping the oil cooler.

It just never makes sense to me that people put engine oil in the tranny when the manual clearly calls for gear oil.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
It just never makes sense to me that people put engine oil in the tranny when the manual clearly calls for gear oil.
This is straight off Amsoil's web site. This would be the reason why people use this in the transmission.

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AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets SAE 90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended for transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley Davidson®, Buell®, KTM, Ducati®, Aprilia®, BMW®, Triumph® and other motorcycles where 15W-50 or 20W-50 engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 06Sporty75
i dont know, to be honest it was a half Smart *** post, All i know is that mine was doing it when I first got the bike, I put new gear oil in and it has been flawless for 1500 miles, ofcourse it could be the cold weather too that is keeping the oil cooler.

It just never makes sense to me that people put engine oil in the tranny when the manual clearly calls for gear oil.

Hmm I'd really like to know.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 09:56 PM
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This is interesting

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...ow_Metals.aspx

Redline says they have an 80w shockproof transmission oil for harleys. What are peoples experience with that?
 
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