Clutch and transmission Noise !!

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Oct 18, 2010 | 03:31 PM

Bulldogextreme

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Clutch and transmission Noise !!

This morning when in 1st gear changing up to 2nd the clutch assmbly sounded like it was a dentist drill and then some clunking sound like a screw or something

it lasted about 30 secs then no sound and harley ran as normal

then tonight it did it again but this time last full 15 miles ride home i couldnt stop but took it slowly

ive drained the transmission and no metal flakes i decided to try and split the transmission un did all the long bolts but still can not split it

any advice on how to split the case and also what the noise could be

thanks

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:06 PM

SARGE14

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Uh, not sure you CAN split the trans case. What year is the bike? I think they stopped making the case "split-able" without tearing apart the crankcase in like 2004-5.

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:11 PM

SARGE14

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From Sportster.org...

Quote:

2004:

Engine is rubber mounted
Trap door transmission eliminated (cases must now be split to access transmission).
Oil tank is mounted further under the seat

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:26 PM

WRAITH

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You have to tear the engine down to split the cases.

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:35 PM

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When my main shaft bearing failed all the shavings were in the corner of the case and none came out when I drained it. You will need a lift and a dentists mirror and a good light. Good luck.

Oct 19, 2010 | 05:14 AM

Bulldogextreme

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SARGE14

Uh, not sure you CAN split the trans case. What year is the bike? I think they stopped making the case "split-able" without tearing apart the crankcase in like 2004-5.

Yeah it's a 2009 model. The other thing that I noticed is that when u turn the ignition key it auto starts without me pressing the start button? U think this is all linked

Oct 19, 2010 | 06:13 AM

Spur56

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If you are lucky it is just the starter trying to engage while the bike is running. Sounds like you have a starter problem, either a ground or a short.