neutral to first clunk 'why'
#21
05-09-2012, 07:01 PM
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#22
05-09-2012, 07:21 PM
Thanks to all the rest of you, very informative. From what I understand looks like that loud clunk is from both the trany and the primary.
As for that Polaris video it must be older then the 11 models, one of the guys in my group has a 11 and a 05 and the new one clunks and makes odd motor noses. I told him sounds like they put a Harley motor in it, we both lol.
#23
05-09-2012, 08:01 PM
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If you're concerned about scaring children and small animals off with the Obligatory Loud Harley First Gear Clunk, one workaround is to put it in first before starting and start with the clutch in. Problem solved 
As for the hunt for neutral, don't look for it until after you shut it down, it's a lot easier to find then
As for the hunt for neutral, don't look for it until after you shut it down, it's a lot easier to find then
#24
05-09-2012, 08:08 PM
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#25
05-09-2012, 09:31 PM
Last 3 H-Ds have clunked pretty loudly going into 1st. Much louder than previous metric bikes. And all 3 H-Ds have had a difficult time finding neutral. I've found that the best way is start from 1st and lightly bump the heel shifter - it almost always finds neutral. If I don't use the heel shifter, I pass it every time.
Went out for a ride tonight and the heel trick worked like a charm. Just a light tap and it goes right in neutral. Thanks man, great tip!!
#26
05-09-2012, 09:40 PM
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#27
05-09-2012, 10:06 PM
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#29
05-09-2012, 10:31 PM
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I havta call BS on the Victory video. My Shovel has clunked in all gears since 1979 new. I put a belt drive in the primary at 20 miles on the OD. I like the alternator idea at victory but there are no electronics in the primary as stated. There is a winding and magnets electronics are in the regulator outside the primary.
#30
05-09-2012, 10:39 PM
Road Master