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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Question Knock at start up.
This morning it was 30f out. When I started my bike it knocked 3 times ( bang, bang bang) before it settled to idle, and I could smell oil. The bike ran fine and started fine after work. It is a 09 SG with 3200mi. It still has Moble 1 20w50 in it. I have rode it in colder weather this spring and rode all my Harleys in cold weather before with no issues. I do not touch the throttle untill it settles down. Just push the starter. I have heard motors make all kinds of noises, and this sounded bad. Any clues other than take it to the dealer, who will say it's fine?
 
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Compensator. Get the SE compensator and that problem should go away.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply. I will check in to it.
 
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+1 on the compensator
 
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Could a lifter have bled down?
 
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Can you identify where the knock is coming from. Upper engine? Lower left side? Lower right side?
 
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tell us more about this compensator
 
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Here you go:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/prima...mpensator.html
Threads a little long but a good resource.
 
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