Noise in neutral while rolling
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now if you meant while the engine is running then yes the chain and clutch are spinning but unless the clutch is pulled in you are spinning the mainshaft, even in neutral.
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From: farmington ny
check the compensator,thats a known problem in todays touring harleys.even though the compensator is not moving in neutral with engine off ,if your in there check it anyway.
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Could be the transmission main bearing. I personally am not fond of the auto tensioner in the primary drive. It seems that it gets too tight and when it does it's going to be the main bearing or the left engine bearing. I prefer a manual adjustment with about 3/4" play in the primary chain.
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rethink that alittle. the primary chain isn't moving unless the engine is running and either is the clutch or mainshaft while in neutral with clutch engaged while rotating rear wheel. you can put it in gear and pull the clutch in and then mainshaft, maindrive gear and internals of trans will rotate along with it, but primary chain and clutch basket still isn't moving.
now if you meant while the engine is running then yes the chain and clutch are spinning but unless the clutch is pulled in you are spinning the mainshaft, even in neutral.
now if you meant while the engine is running then yes the chain and clutch are spinning but unless the clutch is pulled in you are spinning the mainshaft, even in neutral.
Plus...with the engine running, & the clutch pulled in, and the trans in neutral, you will get some mainshaft rotation. That's because the clutch is not on/off. The space between plates is minimal when you pull the clutch in, and the lube creates enough traction between the plates to rotate the mainshaft. Which is why you get the clunk. If you overfill the primary this effect is more extreme.
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