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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Default compensating sprocket issues

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every now and then while riding i hear a "clunck" from the lower left side , in the primary ,only when ill hit a bump in the road, or a pothole

any issues in there that im not aware of?
 
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It is not your comp sprocket.Check lower rear of your saddlebags,the bracket that supports them at the bottom, if not installed correctly will break.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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I've had a compensator sprocket loosen up.

It sounds like a rod is about to blow out of the bottom of the case ~ VERY loud & solid.

THere were a number of issues with that on pre-07's, but I'm sure it's possible on 07 as well.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by patsac
07 flht
every now and then while riding i hear a "clunck" from the lower left side , in the primary ,only when ill hit a bump in the road, or a pothole

any issues in there that im not aware of?
There might be some issues neither of us is aware of, but it sounds like a jiffy stand thing to me from here.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Yup I agree about the jiffy stand.Either a weak spring or the bump stop has moved or is missing.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Have you checked your drive pulley bolts? If your belt is loose it will magnify any clunking sound. There has been a stated issue with bolts breaking.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Sounds like the jiffy stand to me. Mine does it occasionally too on a big bump.
 
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