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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Ok, bought an 08 Nightster last November. just pulled it out for the first ride today. No issues in idle in neutral or in gear....once I start to move though there is a knocking, not a sound from the engine, but a feeling in the handle bars and then through the bike. Help!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Are you lugging the motor? What RPM range are you feeling it in?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I'd maybe check the primary chain adjustment, and take a look at the drain plug magnet of the transmission/primary for chunks of metal.( and change the trans. oil )
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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It was the steering bearing in the front end, needed to be tightened.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Never thought to look there,,,,,
 
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