Loud shifting normal?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Northern Virginia
I love that sound. I don't want to lose it. I know the shift was complete every time I hear it. If you ever miss is shift, you will know it before releasing the clutch because you won't here that kerchunk.
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From: River City Western Canada
I think when you buy a new Harley it should come with a list of all that sounds that are normal
Clunk into first...normal
Loud shifting...normal
Sounds like a sewing machine...normal
Clunk into first...normal
Loud shifting...normal
Sounds like a sewing machine...normal
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From: Driftless Area
Not what you're used to......that's just a loud click compared to some of the old stuff.
I remember an old ironhead sportster that sounded like you were hooking up boxcars when you shifted. Always worked, but always loud.
I remember an old ironhead sportster that sounded like you were hooking up boxcars when you shifted. Always worked, but always loud.
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From: Phoenix
If it's any consolation, older Moto Guzzis have the same clunky sounding transmissions.
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