Front fork rattle?
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Front fork rattle?
Got a 2004 dyna that seems to have a definite clunk while going across a big bump and is very noticeable when you grab the front break hard and the front end dives forward! Harley shop tech says its normal, but something sounding like its very loose are about to fall apart is not normal! Checked the sterling stem bearings and bearings are good. Also checked bearings in front axle with bearings also being in great shape. Sound is coming higher up in the forks and can be felt in the handle bars when it happens. Still feels like something is either loose or has a lot of slack in it!
STUMPED and need some advice here!
STUMPED and need some advice here!
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You said you checked your stem bearings, but did you check the fall away to see if the were adjusted properly...that's usually the cause of what your describing.
It's also about time to change out your fork oil anyways. Check your preload and drop some ricor intimidators in it while you have it apart
Check out this service bulletin:
here tis http://apicdn.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=053cd205425636588175bcd76e69cf f2&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdforums.com%2Fforum%2Fdyn a-glide-models%2F358330-service-bulletin-m-1215-a.html&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.box.net%2Fshared%2Fnad iwe08ok&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdforums.com%2Fforum% 2Fdyna-glide-models-9%2F
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It's also about time to change out your fork oil anyways. Check your preload and drop some ricor intimidators in it while you have it apart
Check out this service bulletin:
here tis http://apicdn.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=053cd205425636588175bcd76e69cf f2&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdforums.com%2Fforum%2Fdyn a-glide-models%2F358330-service-bulletin-m-1215-a.html&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.box.net%2Fshared%2Fnad iwe08ok&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hdforums.com%2Fforum% 2Fdyna-glide-models-9%2F
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Found the thread and located the bulletins and I will be on my way to the dealership tomorrow to get the part! Thanks! 
Last edited by Cruzn34; Dec 30, 2012 at 08:58 PM.
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