Metal shavings in primary
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 259
From: Northstreet, michigan
I wouldn't jump to any conclusions just yet. It might be a simple fix. There isn't anything wrong with the compensator you're running. Baker has had issues too with theirs. Take your time, see what you see. Warranty's are good for simple stuff but the more complicated you'll be better off figuring it out yourself. At least you're in the position to do so. And with the family connection to both dealerships it really isn't worth fighting this one over what might end up costing you $150 in parts for a new clutch hub (if that's what it is).
If it were up to me buying a new bike I'd rather have $1k back and a limited warranty.
If it were up to me buying a new bike I'd rather have $1k back and a limited warranty.
i dunno, this problem started with the 110, now that I have the 117, I'm sort of reluctant to put oe parts back in it. I was listening with a stethoscope at work yesterday and I couldn't hear the bearing over the primary chain noise (wondering if the auto tensioner is too tight, maybe where this all started) but I could hear the knocking loud and clear by the compensator. Either way I won't know anything until I tear it down and see it with my own eyes. Assuming the compensator is bad I'd much rather upgrade it but I can't find any for my bike.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 259
From: Northstreet, michigan
Yea I've heard of that before. I do trust that they pulled everything apart and inspected it, and the last time I was in it it definitely wasn't loose. I appreciate everyone's responses. Thank you
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,448
Likes: 2,299
From: NW Ohio
You guys know your v-twin drivetrains way better than me, so I must be missing something here...
Why would the LRS have a different compensator than any other late model big twin? Same crank, primary, clutch, and tranny, right?
Why would the LRS have a different compensator than any other late model big twin? Same crank, primary, clutch, and tranny, right?
Then Worry.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 30
Likes: 4
From: San Diego
Did you ever find out what the issue was? I was performing my 20k mile service today (2014 stage 1 Street bob) and found similar chips when I pulled the primary drain plug. I have not experienced any odd noises or behavior from the bike though. For now I plan on just refilling the primary and bolting it back up and checking back in on it in 1,000 or so miles.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 38,626
Likes: 6,443
From: Honah Lee
Did you ever find out what the issue was? I was performing my 20k mile service today (2014 stage 1 Street bob) and found similar chips when I pulled the primary drain plug. I have not experienced any odd noises or behavior from the bike though. For now I plan on just refilling the primary and bolting it back up and checking back in on it in 1,000 or so miles.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
