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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 10:43 AM
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I'm chasing a rattle that I initially thought was a lifter, but now that I'm actually trying to find it, it sounds like it's coming from the primary.

If you have an AIM SDR does it rattle at idle?

I noticed the rattle while on a trip last week. If it was there before I didn't notice it, but it's possible that it's not new. I changed my oils yesterday and switched from HD heavy gear oil in the primary back to Formula+ and the noise seems more pronounced. <shrug>


 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 11:20 AM
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What comp are you running 702? OEM or aftermarket? The Darkhorse MOW I ran for a while gave me an awful neutral rattle to the point that I went back to the SE comp.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 11:31 AM
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I have the factory compensator with a Star Racing billet ramp. Trask clutch basket, SE discs and pressure plate, and the AIM SDR.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 01:13 PM
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I rode down to my old shop to use a stethoscope, and have a younger set of ears listen to it too. It was rattling when I left home, rattling at the first couple of stop lights, and after a 10 mile run on the interstate at 80 mph, there was no rattle when I got there. That's good news for me, but damn, I wish I knew what it was. I'll see what happens tomorrow on a cold start.
 
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My AIM does not rattle
 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 01:50 PM
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My AIM does not rattle
Mine doesn't either. It must have been the rocks in my head. 🤪
 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 702
Mine doesn't either. It must have been the rocks in my head. 🤪
LOL
I do have to wonder about the tolerance stacking of our various clutch, pressure plate, basket, and comp setups.

I am going with a new Barnett Kevlar set of discs, hoping some weird noise doesn't pop-up

You know how it is when you have a bunch of aftermarket goodness from several manufacturers, the min/max spec gets...wide
 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
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I do have to wonder about the tolerance stacking of our various clutch, pressure plate, basket, and comp setups.

I am going with a new Barnett Kevlar set of discs, hoping some weird noise doesn't pop-up

You know how it is when you have a bunch of aftermarket goodness from several manufacturers, the min/max spec gets...wide
And your wallet gets skinny. One thing always leads to another. I thought it would be cool to have a backrest again, and ended up with a new seat, new backrest, and a fender rack. My wife thought I needed counseling, but when I remind her about you I'm safe again for a while. 🤣


 
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Old Jun 15, 2024 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 702
Mine doesn't either. It must have been the rocks in my head. 🤪
Please do not state the obvious ":>)
 
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Originally Posted by 702
And your wallet gets skinny. One thing always leads to another. I thought it would be cool to have a backrest again, and ended up with a new seat, new backrest, and a fender rack. My wife thought I needed counseling, but when I remind her about you I'm safe again for a while. 🤣

Dang...your bike is so clean..
 
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