Knock in front end
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Knock in front end
The last couple of times on my bike it seems the front forks are making a knocking noise when I hit bumps. It seems to be getting worse as time goes on. The bars are solid when running at high speed and taking hands off of grips, no vibrations, seems normal until I hit a bump. Checked everything I could get to and nothing is loose. Thinking maybe head bearing loose but it is smooth as silk until I hit a bump. Any ideas ?
Prob will take it to dealer and have them look at it as it is still under warranty.
Note: I do have almost 50,000 miles on it. 2012 Limited lowered front and rear.
Prob will take it to dealer and have them look at it as it is still under warranty.
Note: I do have almost 50,000 miles on it. 2012 Limited lowered front and rear.
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I had a Pal with BIG front end problems- it just came out of nowhere and light bangs and clack on bumps and starts and stops.
He could hear it but not feel it
low on gas, it was the fuel float.
Mike
He could hear it but not feel it
low on gas, it was the fuel float.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Dec 23, 2016 at 12:13 PM.
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Full tank of gas.
Fall away is as good as it should be.
Fork Oil changed twice now with the Heavy weight oil both times.
Hopefully dealer will find something. Kinda concerning not knowing if something is coming apart internally that could fail. Prob will not ride until I get an answer as to what it is.
Fall away is as good as it should be.
Fork Oil changed twice now with the Heavy weight oil both times.
Hopefully dealer will find something. Kinda concerning not knowing if something is coming apart internally that could fail. Prob will not ride until I get an answer as to what it is.
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Engine stabilizer link.
Been there, changed it, clunk gone.
Plastic encased heim joints wear out quickly.
2013 FLHTK, worn out around 30,000 miles.
Been there, changed it, clunk gone.
Plastic encased heim joints wear out quickly.
2013 FLHTK, worn out around 30,000 miles.
Last edited by Wilee; Dec 23, 2016 at 02:29 PM. Reason: Added info
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Put the exact amount back in that was drained out. Went to heavier weight oil ( Screaming Eagle Fork Oil Heavy Weight ) , I think it was labeled, which worked much better than the stock weight the last 2 changes. That was about 8,000 miles ago
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I will have to check that out . Certainly sounds like that could cause the noise. Thanks