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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Angry 2010 fatboy lo lound noise
i got my 2010 fatboy low today when i put the bike in 1st gear it makes a lound clunk sound is this normally or should i call mt dealer......thanks people
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Normal. Switch to Redline shockproof heavy and that will quiet it down a bit. And buy the way...
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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When my ride was new just about every time i down shifted to first when comming to a stop sounded like i lost my tranny a block back. Or even starting my bike in nuetral then shiting to first "CLUNK"..I have noticed that when i switched to HD syn3 it eased my pain. My bike shifted alot better. Did this at my 1000 mile fluid change. But your tranny has changed from 09' to 10'..
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKnCHRME09Deluxe
... But your tranny has changed from 09' to 10'..
Only 5th gear was changed ... so first still the same "clunk"
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Yeah, it's normal. When I did my 5k changes, I changed all three to Lucas synthetic 20w50 motorcycle oil and it helped, alot. It's still there from time to time though. I personally don't worry to much about it, just slam her and go.............................
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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I like my clunk! Have you heard the other brands shift into first? HD's trannys are BEASTS!

The louder the clunk into 1st - the tighter and stronger shes is!

congrats on your new Lo. GREAT choice! Many safe miles brother.
 
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The "clunk" is as normal as the potatoe exhaust note.
 
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Originally Posted by KOJAX
i got my 2010 fatboy low today when i put the bike in 1st gear it makes a lound clunk sound is this normally or should i call mt dealer......thanks people
Is this the 1st new bike you bought?
 
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YUP KOJAK, sounds like you got yourself a HARLEY!!!
 
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Must be your first Harley. You will get to love it
 
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