Hello
Last couple rides on my 12 street glide I have noticed a clunk or metallic sounds kind of the noise you would expect when backlash is taken up between two heavy gears when ever I am in the upper gears and I let off the throttle it clunks and again when I get on it again. Seems to me it's coming from the area of the primary drive. I have tried to find some information but I still am not certain on where to start. I'll probably take it in tomorrow if I can't get anywhere here. Thank you very much for any help I can get.
Bryan

 

Sounds like a loose or worn Compensator to me. Pretty easy fix. IIRC, there are YouTube videos that show how to do it.

 

Thank you. Would this be covered in the service manual?

 

Yes. There is also lots of threads here in this forum that could help you.

 

I went on YouTube, searched this forum and read through my service manual. Am I correct to assume that I just need to retorque the compensating sprocket bolt as described in the manual? What else do I check or look for? Thank you

 

Another question is I have a ride planned for this afternoon. Should I not ride until this is resolved?
Thanks again!

 

I talked with a mechanic today. He mentioned I may be just riding at a too low rpm. I am going to test this theory but I'm going to Sturgis I'm not sure I want to take chances.

 

Still hoping to get more insight on this. I have appointment at hd for Thursday. I hate going there but I can't get in anywhere else. On the phone he was already talking about putting in a new SE compensator. If I had the money I'd think it was a great idea but I don't so I'm trying to keep this reasonable. I hope to hear more feedback. Thank you.

 

Looks like I'll just bring it in and have it looked over not much information on here. I'll bring my Vaseline.