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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Any one know of a good mechanic in the Philly area? I have a rattling noise on the left side when I slightly throttle up between 22 and 2800 RPM. Dealer said not to worry, "Harleys make noise!" Took it to an bike shop and he said waite it until it gets worse because he doesn't hear anything but I sure do. It's driving me nuts and I don't want to waite until a complete breakdown.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Hi - I don't have any personal experience at this shop but Harmony in Phoenixville - I had heard a couple of years ago that they did good work, but again no personal experience
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Check the tension of your primary chain........
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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I'll look into Harmony and I have an auto Hayden spring loaded pro=imary chain tensioner. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Where are you at near Valley Forge? I'm in Royersford and work in Exton...
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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I'm in Gilbertsville, near Pottstown.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKTOP GLIDER
I'm in Gilbertsville, near Pottstown.
The home of the world famous Zern's Farmer's Market!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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My father heads up to Zern's every friday for cashews and chewing tobacco.. Anyone here heading up to Oley Fire Company this weekend for the antique mc show?
 
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When as the last time you changed your primary fluid and / or adjusted your clutch?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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I adjusted the clutch and changed the primary fuid last year when I installed the Hayden spring tensioner. Hey XSARGE I'll be heading up to Oley this Saturday. The rain is supposed to hold off until later in the day.
 
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