Compensator noise
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 820
Likes: 488
From: LA Ca.
The video sounds more like clunking. What we get sounds like an '70's chevy when the starter does not engage the ring gear correctly or you have held the key on after the engine is running. Like a grinding of teeth.
I show this to my friend and see what he thinks.
Thanks,
Tom
I show this to my friend and see what he thinks.
Thanks,
Tom
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,233
Likes: 1,208
From: AZ
I'm pretty sure he was referring to adding shims to what you have.
Their #14 (red arrow he added) in that parts fishe.
Had to dig this up but gives a good example of comp noise.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...eae49898cf4a9b
If you have this kinda noise it's time to do something about it
My noise started out just every once in a while then got real bad real quick
Good Luck WP
Their #14 (red arrow he added) in that parts fishe.
Had to dig this up but gives a good example of comp noise.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...eae49898cf4a9b
If you have this kinda noise it's time to do something about it
My noise started out just every once in a while then got real bad real quick
Good Luck WP
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 820
Likes: 488
From: LA Ca.
Dang thats sounds horrible!?! Yea its nothing like that, hard to describe. When cold/cool it idles & starts just fine, when hot in traffic its kind of a every few seconds kinda thing like something is out of balance. I should get it on video cause IDK how to describe it. Kept thinking the lowers were just loose & rattling. And at gas stations its hit & miss, sometimes it restarts just fine, other times it like kicks back & blows smoke through the air cleaner & sounds like a big clunk. Definitely lay into the starter at gas stations & that seems to help.
Tom
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 6,183
Likes: 2,131
From: W. Texas
The video sounds more like clunking. What we get sounds like an '70's chevy when the starter does not engage the ring gear correctly or you have held the key on after the engine is running. Like a grinding of teeth.
I show this to my friend and see what he thinks.
Thanks,
Tom
I show this to my friend and see what he thinks.
Thanks,
Tom
WP
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,233
Likes: 1,208
From: AZ
Frustrating right?!! Everyone looks over like your bike just imploded, scared the crap out of me the first time. Was looking at baker or manowar but don't wanna start replacing things till I'm sure whats wrong. Anyway I'm in Phoenix so I have like 3 months of riding season left so if I hafta do something major it'll be mid summer.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 6,183
Likes: 2,131
From: W. Texas
Any chance the bike is running a bit rich?
WP
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,233
Likes: 1,208
From: AZ
If u hit the starter cold it fires up like instantly, if I do that hot there's more of a chance of the 'kick back'. Read somewhere about really hitting the starter for like 3-4 secs & then she'll usually start.
I believe she is rich yes, always reading about crazy mileage on here when I get 32-35 mpg. I have the orange screamin eagle tuner but I've never messed with it, just came with the bike. Will definitely say though she doesn't run particularly hot like others complain about.
I believe she is rich yes, always reading about crazy mileage on here when I get 32-35 mpg. I have the orange screamin eagle tuner but I've never messed with it, just came with the bike. Will definitely say though she doesn't run particularly hot like others complain about.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 6,183
Likes: 2,131
From: W. Texas
If u hit the starter cold it fires up like instantly, if I do that hot there's more of a chance of the 'kick back'. Read somewhere about really hitting the starter for like 3-4 secs & then she'll usually start.
I believe she is rich yes, always reading about crazy mileage on here when I get 32-35 mpg. I have the orange screamin eagle tuner but I've never messed with it, just came with the bike. Will definitely say though she doesn't run particularly hot like others complain about.
I believe she is rich yes, always reading about crazy mileage on here when I get 32-35 mpg. I have the orange screamin eagle tuner but I've never messed with it, just came with the bike. Will definitely say though she doesn't run particularly hot like others complain about.
It was suggested that he a try a head temp sensor. He did latter commented that it improved the hot starts by a lot.
One of my boys bike was acting much like it as well. I got a temp sensor and it took care of his.
Not saying that your problem but it a cheap try and easy to do.
WP
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,233
Likes: 1,208
From: AZ
I was working on and servicing my bike. Friends were over and the conversation went to a bike that was acting up as you describe. No codes either.
It was suggested that he a try a head temp sensor. He did latter commented that it improved the hot starts by a lot.
One of my boys bike was acting much like it as well. I got a temp sensor and it took care of his.
Not saying that your problem but it a cheap try and easy to do.
WP
It was suggested that he a try a head temp sensor. He did latter commented that it improved the hot starts by a lot.
One of my boys bike was acting much like it as well. I got a temp sensor and it took care of his.
Not saying that your problem but it a cheap try and easy to do.
WP