Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

2001 fatboy troubles

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:01 PM
  #1  
55 chevy's Avatar
55 chevy
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 1
From: winnipeg canada
Default 2001 fatboy troubles

can anyone help me? have a 2001 TC88 fatboy that slowly has started to create a stronger vibration on hard acceleration. when the bike is idling engine runs beautifully and quiet (motor). trans seems to shift through the gears well and clutch seems to act properly. checked Primary chain and it seems properly taught. has never leaked any fluids and oil jus changed to Amzoil synthetic. when rolling to a stop with the clutch lever pulled makes a noise- seems like a trans noise maybe. i know these are broad strokes but any kind of clue would help. Again, Trans shifts correctly on upshift and down.
 
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:07 PM
  #2  
55 chevy's Avatar
55 chevy
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 1
From: winnipeg canada
Default

and also, when I am short into my ride the bike is quiet and is noticably worse as the bike gets up in pperating temp.

thanks for any help
 
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 05:23 PM
  #3  
hspring03's Avatar
hspring03
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,891
Likes: 54
From: Mansfield, MA
Default

Comp nut possibly loose?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cobrahd1999
Softail Models
3
Jul 25, 2011 03:33 PM
FDHOG
Touring Models
8
Oct 13, 2010 04:06 PM
Phat09flhx
Touring Models
0
Jul 19, 2010 08:52 AM
Morphius
Softail Models
30
Nov 27, 2008 11:50 PM
joereams
Softail Models
0
Aug 8, 2008 12:39 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:04 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE