07 Custom, Clunk at Start-up
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Road Captain
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From: Rio Grande Valley, TX
07 Custom, Clunk at Start-up
I called the dealer and they say it's normal for the new 96 inch but I still have my doubts. Between the starter engaging and the motor turning over I hear a loud clunk that can be felt thoughtout the bike. Comments anyone?
Road Master
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: 07 Custom, Clunk at Start-up
I own a 2007 Deuce and it is the first Harley I have owned. Had the same concerns and have found that it suppose to be normal. I still can't get used to it though. It definitely doesn't sound like it is something that should be normal, but they say it is.
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From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
RE: 07 Custom, Clunk at Start-up
It's that wonderfull compensating sprocket that makes the noise. Same thing that makes clatter when lugging the bike. Normal? For the time being, we're all stuck with it.
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Road Warrior
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From: Sydney, Australia
RE: 07 Custom, Clunk at Start-up
I got that clunk from day 1. Used to it now. It is quite effective for people standing nearby in the street when you start the bike.... I think it auto-arms their pacemakers !! 
I will put it down to STYLE !
I will put it down to STYLE !
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Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Galt, CA
RE: 07 Custom, Clunk at Start-up
The sound is normal to the 96" motor. They redesigned the starter drive system for the '07's. They eliminated the jack shaft used on the earlier models and installed a high torque starter. You get used to it after a while.