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Old 08-23-2008, 04:25 PM
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i have an 05 flhtci im getting a nasty growl out of the primary had a local shop listen to it and he said oh yeah your chain needs adjusted no problem, couple days later to today im on my way to the hd dealer to get some new rubber half way there same problem, dealer says oh yeah primary needs adjusted i take off down the road,and brfore i get home damn noise is back,anyone have a clue what is goin on?dealer says they found nothing else wrong after they adjusted it yet its back...help please,goin on 2000 mile trip in a couple days
 
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Old 08-23-2008, 04:32 PM
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Main bearing?
 
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no idea seems to come and go,as long as im on the throttle or say back pressure comin down a hill no noise but in between shifts or at a stop... but not every time
 
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Comp srocket??
 
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is that as simple as removing the cover and tightning the nut and or bolt?
 
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I would advise using a service manual before doing anything behind that cover. And please remember to diconnect your battery first.
 
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got a shop book,will see if the dealer can check it out if i,ll give it hell thanks for the advice
 
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