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May 31, 2009 | 06:17 AM

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deadhead111469

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From: Born and raised in the NC Mtn's

One good thing about that clunk....positive engagement... you know your in gear.

May 31, 2009 | 06:58 AM

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tk353

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I use Bel ray for the trans and no wine or clank and I can find neutral 85-140
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637

May 31, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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Sash302

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When I get my Harley I thought my trany was busted

,I call the dealer thy told my welcome to the harley world,that the way thy shift.

May 31, 2009 | 09:48 AM

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57RebelRocker

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over the years all my rides have done that...would seem like something was wrong if it didn't clunk...lol.

May 31, 2009 | 11:37 AM

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tk353

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maybe mine is broke

May 31, 2009 | 11:40 AM

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'05Train

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Try synthetic ATF in the primary.

May 31, 2009 | 11:50 AM

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Mr. Lucky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tk353

I use Bel ray for the trans and no wine or clank and I can find neutral 85-140
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637

Ditto, with the same results... except I use their Big Twin tranny oil.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13635

Jun 1, 2009 | 11:10 AM

#18

GoateeInTheWind

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Look, it's called "Positive Engagement", it' normal. I run Amsoil Severe Gear 75w 90 in mine. Smoother shifts, easier neutral location, but it still "clunks"... it's supposed to. If you want to hear some strange noises strap a Springer on the front. I have a Paughco on mine that lets just say wasn't cheap and it still creaks. I personally love the creaks, and clunks and all the other noises... it reminds me I'm riding a machine that hasn't been domesticated down to the point of having reverse. Here's a little tip for the future. When you start to hear all the little noises and they make you curious and afraid something isn't right... put on louder pipes! Then the noises go away and you can ride on in complete bliss. Happy trails.