Hello! My name is Ryan and I am brand new to this forum. Ive had an 883 hugger for 3 years now, and am starting to have troubles. Its a 97 I bought from a dying friend. Anyways, Ive noticed a prominent rattle noise when im holding speed, and gets louder as the engine warms around 2000 rpm (when its the worst)

Ive adjusted the primary chain to specs in the book, changed the fluid, adjusted clutch as per the book, tried different grades of gas, had the primary cover off and searched for damage. Front sprocket nut was tight with no play, im just completely lost and getting really frustrated. The bike is sitting at exactly 20k miles. The clutch is feeling worn while i ride, but i do not know if that would cause a rattle, so im planning to replace that anyways. So im just wondering if there are any ideas of what i should look at that would cause a rattle. Id appreciate any and all help! Also I am open for phone conversation if that is easier to discuss this problem.

 

Have you checked the gas cap?