2007-05-16 15:06:08 · 9 answers · asked by ericevo1450 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It could be as simple as a loose chain or adjuster shoe, but I had a compensator nut come loose on mine once and it made a clunking that made the whole bottom end thump.
Get yourself a couple of qts. of Sport-trans a gasket and some red lock-tite and open her up.
Check the chain for a half inch of free play ,top center and put 100 plus lbs of torque on the compensator. Check the reverse thread nut on the clutch too.
You will need some big sockets, I think the compensator is an inch and a half and the clutch an inch and a quarter.
2007-05-16 16:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
It seems like Haley D is the only one so far that knows what he's talking about.
There is no cam chain, it's gear driven.
I'd say check the adjustment of the primary chain, is the most likely, especially if it happens when decelerating. (chain slap)
Second guess would be clutch adjustment, if it happens when you shift from neutral to first gear.
It'd be easier to diagnose if you'd give more detail what is going on when this clunking happens.
2007-05-17 02:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by strech 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My best wager is a bad driveshaft joint in the motive force's area axle which may be worse while going around a around approximately to the splendid simply by fact the vehicle leans to the left (motive force's area). yet i'm uncertain why the clunking sound might get quicker as you come to a stop. perhaps it merely gets louder as you come to a stop.
2016-11-23 19:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The compensator nut might be loose. Happened to me, dealer had to replace the flywheel and alternator coil because of damage from the nut loosening. Same clunking noise.
2007-05-17 02:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
they discontinued the sports-trans fluid. now it's formula+. found that out last time i was at the hd shop to pick up some tranny fluid.
i would suggest before u open the derby cover to get a service manual. it will tell u the needed tools, torque values, and how to do repairs in this area. failure to do it the right way can be very costly.
2007-05-17 10:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably some jap junk part Harley used in the primary chain ares .could be loose adjuster
2007-05-19 16:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by standingbare3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cam chain tensioner needs adjustment, or has come loose. The clunking is likely your cam chain slapping against the inside of your primary. These need to be adjusted periodically. Or you can buy an automatic tensioner for not too much money.
2007-05-16 15:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by jimboni 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Maybe... Harley's SUCK!
Buy a Honda.
2007-05-16 17:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
typical harly thing
2007-05-16 15:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by shawn j 1 · 0⤊ 8⤋