I haven't noticed too much vibration and the tranny noise is mostly gone orI'm used to it.

As for point #2. The clutch lever. I do notice it. It doesn't bother me because as I understand it (please don't flame me to bad if I don't get this one exactly right) it's acting like a slipper clutch which is what all the sport bikes are moving to now. The clutch basket turns against the clutch activation on deceleration. This causes the clutch to have a little less grip. This is adventageous on entry into turns.

If I'm completely full of schmitt tell me gently please.

 

That is exactly what I have been doing!

 

Hi All,
Bought my first ever Harley two months ago - a 2007 CVO Road King with just under 1600km on the clock.
At 1800km, the engine poured oil and it was fount that the crank case sensor had disintegrated.
Engine stripped - under warranty, and crank run out was found to be:-
Right side: .004"
Left side: .001"
Harley said this was within tolerance and was not a factor.
End result: New oil pump - it was scored and new bearings throughout.
I was told that the original sensor was faulty and collapsed because of heat. paricles then blocked the oilways and the crank case pressure blew the sensor out.
Can anyone advise if those tolerances are OK
I am going to get Timkens fitted on the rebuild and the HD 'lefty bearing'.
Hopefully that would prevent a reocurrence.........
Any advice as to the way to go would be appreciated -by the way I am in Singapore and parts are +50% - 70%
Cheers

 

My '07 SG also has an Oct. 2006 build date, and it is a real smoothie. I do not feel vibration in the handlebars and at most very little through the floorboards and seat. Early in this thread there was mention that the crank-runout problem affected mostly early '07s, which mine certainly would be, but I've heard of this problem in '08s too. Someone did a poll earlier this year and only a small percentage of '07 and '08 owners reported problems.

As for idle, mine shakes like a friggin' paint shaker, but that's normal for 96" engines. I haven't seen one yet that didn't shake like crazy at idle, and by now I've gotten used to it. I have a PCIII with O2-sensor eliminators, and in this configuration (open loop) idle is lower than stock, around 900-950rpm. This helps, as in stock form (closed-loop) I think it idles higher which puts it into a more shake-prone RPM range.

Edit: I just noticed I responded to a message from 10/08/07, so my reply is probably irrelevant--but I'll let it stay.

 

This is an old thread but here goes, I have an 07 FXSTC with about 13300 miles on the clock. She runs smooooth and sweet. I think I could ride all the way to Maui!

 

Baker identified the problem with the clutch lever movement when letting off. The right side transmission door bearings apparently push outward with the torque then spring back when torque is released. Of course Baker sells a nifty new right door with much heavier bearings to prevent this. It does not seem to be a problem though as my bike has done it since new with no problems.

 

Good info.

 

1+ @65k
that little walk the clutch did went away with se spring long time ago.
I plan on updating this thread in ten years