Front end clunk
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From: dorr
Front end clunk
Last summer i hit a curb going about 70mph
thankfully the bike nore i was very harmed i got the bike buttoned back together. But after riding it around the block a couple times ive noticed a rough vibration/clunk when breaking aggressively, at less then 10mph it more of a fast rattle where as just tapping the fromt break its more of a clunk/bang but reminiscing from the same spot. I had just rebuilt the forks before the crash and put progressive springs in it, it sat over winter and never noticed any fork oil leak out from the seals and they still feel like they used to. My only guess is the neck bearing but it doesnt shake (out of the ordinary) and still rides fine going down the road. It does feel a little floaty in the corners but other than that its all the same. Any info would help because i want this clunk/rattle gone.
thankfully the bike nore i was very harmed i got the bike buttoned back together. But after riding it around the block a couple times ive noticed a rough vibration/clunk when breaking aggressively, at less then 10mph it more of a fast rattle where as just tapping the fromt break its more of a clunk/bang but reminiscing from the same spot. I had just rebuilt the forks before the crash and put progressive springs in it, it sat over winter and never noticed any fork oil leak out from the seals and they still feel like they used to. My only guess is the neck bearing but it doesnt shake (out of the ordinary) and still rides fine going down the road. It does feel a little floaty in the corners but other than that its all the same. Any info would help because i want this clunk/rattle gone.
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From: Beaver PA
I would have a tech or someone experienced ride i that isn't familiar with how the bike rides, some of what you are feeling may be in your head as a perceived change like the floating in the corners, maybe not, just my opinion. On the other hand, something could be out of whack, depending on how you hit the curb it could have shifted just enough to make your ride more interesting.
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WideGlide clunk:
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What model and year is your bike? My 2000 WideGlide had a front-end clunk when I bought it. I found the article attached below and read through it and followed the advised steps. It worked for my bike.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame...front-end.html
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What model and year is your bike? My 2000 WideGlide had a front-end clunk when I bought it. I found the article attached below and read through it and followed the advised steps. It worked for my bike.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame...front-end.html
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Yes, it could be a front motor mount. Check the front exhaust pipe for signs of it hitting against the frame.
Also, check all the exhaust shields for looseness. Sometimes the shield bracket can break away from the shield, where the clamps hold the shield onto the pipe.
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Also, check all the exhaust shields for looseness. Sometimes the shield bracket can break away from the shield, where the clamps hold the shield onto the pipe.
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