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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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I am having this issue ever since i changed the primary oil.Double check the level,looks ok.Clutch engages good .Check tranny that i didnt touch added a bit in there but still getting clunks on shift change specialy on down shift.Any clue?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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If nothing was changed but the oil then the weight or type of oil is causing the sound and feeling of impact.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Its a harley, it clunks, wait no it CLUNKS when you shift, especially into first.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 09:33 PM
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If nothing was changed but the oil then the weight or type of oil is causing the sound and feeling of impact.
Sounds right. Which oil was in there, and what did you put in?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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manual says 38 oz i was dead on before i double check.Now i got 40 oz.Manual says 38oz or 45 when cover was removed.Its sync2 harley oil.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 10:37 PM
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Don't know what sync2 is, do you mean syn3-Hd 20W50 synthetic? If so swap it out for HD Formula+. Redline also has a good synthetic primary oil, also, consider changing out your tranny to Redline with shock proof-good stuff.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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Sorry syn3 that was.Buddy of mine told me maybe my compensator bolt is loosing off.But i am not earing grinding in the casing.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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if you overfill the case it will make the clutch drag and then bangs going into gear,
 
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Originally Posted by harleyflo
manual says 38 oz i was dead on before i double check.Now i got 40 oz.Manual says 38oz or 45 when cover was removed.Its sync2 harley oil.


Remove the derby cover while the bike is on the jiffy stand. Look in and if the oil is just touching the bottom of the clutch hub, that's the right amount.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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I was experiencing some rough shifting and the lever that connects the shift linkage to tranny shaft was very loose. Worth a quick look.
 
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