Same "clunck" as on a Beemer, is normal on a Harley, no reason to panic. pushrod noise around the heads when engine is hot is normal too, even if there are hydraulic lifters in H-D engines...

 

Another thing, kids gets a big kick out've that clunk when you shift back into gear at traffic lights. Ride safe.

 

 

I had the same concern as my iron is also my first bike and it just sounded like **** was breaking lol but I got used to it

 

Yeah I am curious to know if this is normal. Just picked up a 2011 48 with 6000 miles on it and from neutral to 1st I get a pretty noticable clunk. 1st to 2nd and up. No clunk? Is this a pretty regular thing with the sportsters?

 

It's a regular thing with all Harley's. You may want to get it checked, you should have a clunk in all your gears. Neutral to 1st will be the biggest clunk tho.

 

It seems to be louder when downshifting than going up.

 

Yes, it's is. The clunk is normal

 

Ya i love the clunk. I usually stomp on it to hear it too. i was thinking the same thing when i bought my 2012 iron brand new. But i figured it was brand new and that should happen. your good to go though, no worries.