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Apr 13, 2009 | 04:56 PM

mikewatts

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knocking sound

Hey guys, ive got a twin cam 88 with 6000 miles on it. i'm geeting a small knocking noise comming from the engine when its at idle.. its not constant but definatly noticible>>

Apr 13, 2009 | 08:08 PM

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Hey guys, ive got a twin cam 88 with 6000 miles on it. i'm geeting a small knocking noise comming from the engine when its at idle.. its not constant but definatly noticible>>

Check your compensator sprocket nut.

Apr 14, 2009 | 11:08 AM

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Hey guys, ive got a twin cam 88 with 6000 miles on it. i'm geeting a small knocking noise comming from the engine when its at idle.. its not constant but definatly noticible>>

Check TQ. on Comp. Sprocket Nut and check for loose exhaust brackets...

Apr 14, 2009 | 06:43 PM

mikewatts

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awesome , thanks guys i will check that out, i appreciate the help!!!

Apr 15, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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Yes comp sprocket! I was amazed at the results!

Apr 16, 2009 | 06:02 PM

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I've also have the knocking at Idle, I have locked the compensating sproked in before & it did the trick. I'll be doing a super service this weekend & I have the knocking noise again, the last time I noticed the sproket had some wear on the curved section, if it's any worse I'm going to not ride her until i can get a new compensating set up.