Changing the subject just a little bit -

I've got the clunk and I don't really care. It could sound like a shotgun and I wouldn't care.

However - There's an obvious "forward lurch" - Just an instant, but it's an apparent forward 'tug' (although it doesn't actually move forward). Didn't happen with my '96 (Road King) - or at least, I don't remember it... But it's there on my '08 (Street Glide).

Not a big worry, as it doesn't actually continue to try to go forward or anything... But is this typical? Or is this just one of those situations where it wouldn't happen if I just held the clutch in for a while...?

I always figured it's just the motor showing a little enthusiasm...

(EDIT) Just saw on another thread that it's a basically normal thing considering several variables. Good enough for me.

 

My bike don't do it, but it did when my clutch plates were dry from reassembly.

 

Guys
Come on, it's a Harley that's what they do I've lived with it since the first Harley 83 Superglide. In thjose days that was the least of your problems!!On my 08 Dresser it does it less now since Ive put in the new HD Syn Oil and trans and crankcase fluid. If thats the only problem I have with my Harleys Id be happy as a pig in S***, LOL
Ride Safe Bill

 

Embrace the clunk caterpillar....eventually it will sound like a Butterfly...Dayam, did confusius say that...

Man who lay peter on heater wake up with hotrod...

 

I think they may have been referring to starting the bike in first gear with the clutc pulled in right?

 

Hmmmm... MoCo tells me that Syn3 in all holes works fine. Isn't that motor oil in primary?? Mine clunks... it's how I know I'm in 1st!

 

It matches the clunking sound my wallet makes on the counter topp every time I buy goodies for my bike.
Just get used to it!

 

lmao!!

 

The clunk means it's go time. I love that sound. During the Michigan winter, I miss that clunk.

 

Yep.....me too!