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Jul 18, 2009 | 03:50 PM

#21

thedonthere

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From: Ashland Ore.

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Originally Posted by KBFXDLI

on my dyna you have to remove the forks and invert them to drain. Not simple at all. Major PIA. What ever happened to a drain bolt?

Ask SCLonghair about putting in drain plugs on the lower legs.

May 28, 2011 | 09:14 AM

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bob moore

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From: Blandon, PA

Great info! My '98 FXDWG does the same thing thing.
Will check all the above fixes. Did just have a new front tire installed at dealer.

Jun 4, 2011 | 04:02 PM

#23

bob moore

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From: Blandon, PA

I'm guessing the clunking noise isn't a safety issue, or else there would be a recall.
Correct?

Jun 4, 2011 | 08:53 PM

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MrTokyo1

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I had the same problem. Took the bike to the shop, they retorqued the bearings on the fork. it work great for a while, now its starting to clunk again.

Jun 29, 2011 | 07:31 AM

#25

jacknthebox

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From: Pluto

Sorry to resurrect an old post, but I thought I would post my recent experience regarding a clunking noise when going over bumps for those who may find this post in a search.

Recently, when I would go over bumps I would hear a noise that sounded like the junk in my saddle bags being bounced but it was coming from the front. Turns out my front fender somehow came loose - had a bout an 1/8 inch play in it. Dealer is tightening it now since the front tire has to come off to do it and that's not something I have the means to do.