noisy gear shifting
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noisy gear shifting
As a new member to this forum, I am looking for a little help. I have a '04 Fat Boy, and love it. Whenever I shift from one gear to the next,the shifting seems to be smooth enough, but I find the noise somewhat annoying. I was told this is normal. I just switched to synthetic oil, thinking that would help, but it is no better. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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From: Montgomery, AL
RE: noisy gear shifting
You might want to try AMSOIL (SVT) Severe Gear Synthetic 75W-110. I run it and my buddies report that there is no longer that "clunking" noise from their transmissions.
Here's a link... http://www.stogieoil.com/
Click on "Product Information" on the left side of the page, then click on "Gear and Chaincase Lubes" when the other window opens.
You'll see the 75W-110 near the top of the list.
Good Luck with whatever you do...
Stogie.
Here's a link... http://www.stogieoil.com/
Click on "Product Information" on the left side of the page, then click on "Gear and Chaincase Lubes" when the other window opens.
You'll see the 75W-110 near the top of the list.
Good Luck with whatever you do...
Stogie.
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From: Republic of Texas
RE: noisy gear shifting
I am running heavy weight syn in my transmission and there is still a noticeable Harley clunk shifting. It sounds right for Harley's but it is not as loud as when I was running lighter weight syn lube. Yours could be considered normal but it should quiet down with a heavier lube. Heavy lubes seem to have their draw backs ----thick when its cold, even with multi weight. Makes shifting heavy till they warm up and thin out a little. At least that how it feels since I went to a heavier multi weight gear lube. I wasn't going to suggest a brand. I like a certain brand but its just what I like.
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
RE: noisy gear shifting
I come down on the side of 85-140w, and even tho I get my Amsoil for free, I went back to Bel-Ray hypoid gear lube. IMHO, my gear boxes run quieter with it than Amsoil.
Most don't worry 'bout it, but when the temp drops to the mid 30's, it is a "JOB" to get it kicked over to start. [8D][8D][8D]
And the MOST important part, Momma thinks the 'red' color is sexy.
j/k on the 'important' part.
Most don't worry 'bout it, but when the temp drops to the mid 30's, it is a "JOB" to get it kicked over to start. [8D][8D][8D]
And the MOST important part, Momma thinks the 'red' color is sexy.
j/k on the 'important' part.
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From: Ozark Country
RE: noisy gear shifting
Every Harley I've owned since I purchased my first new bikein 1972 (FX SuperGlide)has 'clunked' when changing gears, no matter what tranny fluid is used.
It's just Harley's way of letting you know that you have, in fact, shifted into another gear.
I wouldn't worry about it at all. In fact, I'd be more concerned if it didn't 'clunk' when changinggears..
It's just Harley's way of letting you know that you have, in fact, shifted into another gear.
I wouldn't worry about it at all. In fact, I'd be more concerned if it didn't 'clunk' when changinggears..
RE: noisy gear shifting
harley didn't want to put gear position light with their gauges(luckly they put a netural light there)so we all get that harley clunk it's fine,part of the history!
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RE: noisy gear shifting
Gotta love the clunk. Clunk,Clunk,Clunk!!!!!!! It"s what makes a Harley a Harley
Learn to love the clunk. By the way, try shifting a B.M.W. sometime, what ya' get? Thats right CLUNK! So lets all just Embrace the clunk and enjoy the ride.
Learn to love the clunk. By the way, try shifting a B.M.W. sometime, what ya' get? Thats right CLUNK! So lets all just Embrace the clunk and enjoy the ride.
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