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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Default First gear noise

2002 1200xl
Iv'e owned this Sporty for about 3 years.
From the beginning , 1st gear would make a load clank shortly after taking off
it seems to be getting worse
I've adjusted the clutch, replaced the shift forks for 1st gear and guide pin
still have a noise
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Give it a few more rpms, not much more, as you let the clutch lever out. I can duplicate that noise on any sportster.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:58 AM
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try pulling and releasing the clutch a couple times before you put it in gear. that seems to have done the trick for me.
 
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