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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Default Rattling noise

Background: 2011 1200N, 1200miles

Problem: When i accelerate there is a rattling noise coming from the left side of the engine. It is not a steady rattling, more like a piece of metal in a glass jar. Only happens when I accelerate rapidly, not on a steady accelerate. Just want to try to fix the problem myself before i have to take it into the dealer. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Check the Other thread,,
Re-Adjust yer primary chain PER the HD service book XD

An stop turning bolts to see what happens :=)
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Is it a "marbles in a can" sound? Might be detonation...
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Pinging because the engine is too lean or too low of an octane?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Just for ***** and giggles check your exhaust flanges too just to make sure nothing is broken...like an exhaust stud.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 95th 1200
Is it a "marbles in a can" sound? Might be detonation...
Mine has been making this noise since I've had it. 21k miles later and no problems. I am looking at rejetting the carb and/or adjusting the fuel mixture to alleviate the carb farts/coughs that have increased since I put on the Big Sucker over the off season.

What is the aforementioned detonation" by the way?
 
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