CLUNK when changing gears
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From: The Lone Star State
RE: CLUNK when changing gears
I switched to Amsoil Sever Gear 75w90, and really haven't noticed much of a difference in sound. Still clunksa little, and neutral is still easy to find. I switched from a Honda cruiser and there are all kinds of new noises I am still not used to yet. Valve train noised, pushrods, clicks, ticks, and taps. I still hear my engine even over the wind and my exhaust. Just the nature of these beasts.
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RE: CLUNK when changing gears
I've owned many Harley's over the past 35 years, and everyone of them has "clunked"..
It's as much a part of the Harley Experience as the unique exhaust tone.
I'd start to worry ifthe trannydidn't clunk.
It's as much a part of the Harley Experience as the unique exhaust tone.
I'd start to worry ifthe trannydidn't clunk.
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RE: CLUNK when changing gears
ORIGINAL: jimmyz
Shifts like a Semi!
Shifts like a Semi!
Its also a devorced system unlikemost other bikes who have the tranny inside a wet sumpcrank case.
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RE: CLUNK when changing gears
I think alot of the clunk sound is the slack in the primary chain that connects the tranny to the engine. It is normal adjustment to leave slack in the chain. Anyway it is normal. I think harley leaves things like the clunk in there to keep the nastalgia part of the experience alive. If things were smooth as silk it just wouldnt be a harley. Gotta love it!!
David
David