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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 11:56 AM
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I have a 2018 114 Softail Heritage, When you blip the throttle quickly from tick over there's a loud metallic clank from the engine, Harley dealership says its normal. Anyone else get this and any idea what it might be ?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 05:40 PM
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I have a 2018 114 Softail Heritage, When you blip the throttle quickly from tick over there's a loud metallic clank from the engine, Harley dealership says its normal. Anyone else get this and any idea what it might be ?
From the engine or the primary chain case?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 05:59 PM
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My buddies 2019 sport glide had a loud clank from bottom end. Bad bearing. Took 3 months for headquarters to decide a new engine was required under warranty. Still waiting for the engine to arrive.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 07:42 PM
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Right question.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Hulkss
From the engine or the primary chain case?
Not sure
 
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Old Jul 18, 2021 | 11:15 PM
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all i can add to this is that is not normal. believe me or not its all good. got the same motor and trans
 
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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 03:11 AM
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Ditto on a previous 2018 114. Get a second opinion.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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Could be a compensator coming loose.
 
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Mine does something similar when the engine is hot and the rear cylinder is shut off. The initial throttle input can sometimes make a clank sound.
 
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