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I have a 2018 Flhtkanv that seems to make a groaning noise, not quite like a bearing, when I turn to the left only. It is more pronounced when riding double. Only 3000 miles. Help??
 
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Cupped tire?
 
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Began after my 1000 mile checkup. Could it have anything to do with the secondary drive? Belt issue?
 
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Tires beginning to cup and you are right handed most probably.
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Right handed people have a tendency to make harder left turns and accelerate harder when turning left than they do to the right. Just the opposite for left handed people.
 
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People on the left groan a lot. That's just what they do.
 
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Began after my 1000 mile checkup. Could it have anything to do with the secondary drive? Belt issue?
Yes, it could. The best action would have been to contact the dealer right away so they had it on record and get it back it to take a look. If too many miles have gone by they could try blaming it on other factors. Anyway, it's under warranty and if the dealer is any good they will work with you on it.
 
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Began after my 1000 mile checkup. Could it have anything to do with the secondary drive? Belt issue?
Yes, it could. The best action would have been to contact the dealer right away so they had it on record and get it back it to take a look. If too many miles have gone by they could try blaming it on other factors. Anyway, it's under warranty and if the dealer is any good they will work with you on it.
 
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Some times when I'm sleeping pretty good and the dog wakes me up because she wants to go outside, I do a lot of groaning too.
 
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