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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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My 05 Standard seems to "clunk" when downshifting, especially from 2nd to first gears. Is this a clutch adjustment or clutch cable adjustment? I have a manual so can do the work myself. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Sounds like a Harley to me. You could check the clutch adjustment as described in your manuel or there is a good link in the DYI section on clutch adjustment the easy way. I switched to Redline Shockproof heavy in the tranny, and it helped a bunch.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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I run Redline severe Gear synthetic in my 07 SG and it reduced the ckunkquite a bit. I think the rest of the clunk is just "Harley" speak.
 
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A Quality Synthetic will be smoother ...
 
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I failed to mention, I am using Redline HSP. Thanks.
 
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Filled to proper level?
 
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That 'clunk' might just be coming from your primary chain also...

Check to see that its properly adjusted. My '02 Ultra 'clunked' all the time when I shifted until I installed a hydraulic chain tensioner. Once it was installed, no more 'clunk'...

Just a thought...[&:]

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Raise your RPM's while the clutch is pulled in to match your tranny speed to your engine speed and it will be smoother.
 
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