FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

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Mar 21, 2006 | 04:44 PM

#21

hd_sob

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From: DFW

RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

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ORIGINAL: rogue_rob

My bob does it too. It's usually the first time that I apply the brakes that day.

Same with me...

Mar 21, 2006 | 07:28 PM

#22

DyNaBoB

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

looked at mine again and it could be the fork tubes rising and falling to dont think its a prob at all

Apr 10, 2006 | 12:46 AM

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JerryPhx

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

I just took delivery of my Bob a week ago, and I'm experiencing the same phenomenon. Has anyone gotten a definitive answer as to what the clunk is all about?

Later,
Jerry

Apr 10, 2006 | 12:52 AM

#24

Shovelhead Bob

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

All good advice.. Something else to check is the front tank mount....

Sounds like the DYNA Clunk...

Another thing to check is the stem in the bottom fork mount... They are an interference fit, and we have found a few of them were not assembled correctly...

Apr 10, 2006 | 01:36 AM

#25

Cabo

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

I heard it for the first time last week. I was hoping I was a lucky one with a sound front end but I guess not.

Apr 10, 2006 | 03:51 AM

#26

veniculum

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From: Central Jersey

RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

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ORIGINAL: Whiffleboy

Just so you know, I experience the same thing when I apply the front brake. It reminds me of having a loose headset on a BMX bike.

Whiff

That's exactly what I said in a post sometime ago. Unfortunately, a motorcycle is a little different than a bicycle...at least as far as I'm concerned. I could tighten a headset on a bicycle in 2 minutes. Sounds like this is a little more complicated

Todd

Apr 10, 2006 | 11:23 AM

#27

crusteel45

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

this guys the man...and he troubleshot and fixed the problem

http://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...lunk/index.htm

Apr 10, 2006 | 11:41 AM

#28

Realstandman

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

I have an 06 WG and I notice it only on the first time I use the front brakes that day. After that no more noise. I do here a clanging when I'm going about 50 mph in 5 gear and give it some gas. Anyone else here this?

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Apr 10, 2006 | 01:05 PM

#29

spongebob

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RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

i,ve noticed the fork legs don.t protrude out of the top triple tree by the same amount both should be between 11.4-12-7mm mine are visually differant

Apr 10, 2006 | 01:11 PM

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DyNaBoB

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From: Twin Cities

RE: FXDBI FRONT END CLUNK

mine does the same thing i had my father put his ear down to tell me where its coming from its the brake shoes moving thats all i wouldent worry bout it