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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Default Grinding noise while stopped?
Tonight while I was stopped at a light, I heard a noise from the primary side of the bike that sounded like a light grinding or a heavy rattle. It almost sounded like trying to put the bike in gear without the clutch. It came and went and didn't seem to have any effect on the bike while riding. The bike is an 09 Fatboy with 12,000 miles on it and is still under warranty so I'm not too concerned about cost. I just don't like the thought of being without my scoot for a couple weeks. It is a definite problem, I'm just not sure what it might be. I have done a google search and a search on the proper section of the forum to those that might think I didn't.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Take it to the dealer and have one of the Techs ride it.
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If coming from Primary, possibilities:
1. Extremely loose chain.
2. Broken Shoe Tensioner.
3. Compensating Sprocket loose.
 
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adjust the clutch and cable
 
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If the bike still has warranty you're not going to fix it yourself anyway so get it back to the dealer.
 
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