Hi all,
2007 roadglide I did the screaming eagle compensator up grade months ago.
When I slowly let out the clutch in 1st, like slowly moving through a parking lot I hear this grinding, metallic rattling noise.
All the other gears are fine. Its just when clutching when slowly taking off.
Any ideas.

Thanks

 

Sounds like maybe the primary bearing shiznit the bed. Had one go on my 06 superglide yrs ago but warranty took care of it. It sounds like the same symptoms.

 

Damn, that area of the drive-train is a real PITA...jeeezuz

 

you may need to go in there

could be as easy as clutch or primary chain adjustment, it could be worn compensator or bearings--- could even be the stator magnets

double check your work from the last time in.

you can use a rod placed to your ear to listen to the different areas to track the location of the problem front of primary, rear of primary, tranny etc.

1.) never use air impact tools on the compensator or clutch, the first can knock the magnets off the rotor, destroying the stator, the second can damage the shifting mechanism in the tranny

2.) always disconnect the battery before pulling the primary cover, lest your fingers get plucked off

mike

 

I guess I will have to go in and take a look see.

 

Let us know what you find.