New RKC Questions
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New RKC Questions
Hey all,
Just bought a 2010 RKC, and I have been riding a 98 Fatboy for a number of years and got used to it's sounds and just want to check that some of what I hear on my RKC is normal.
I hear a lot more valve noise than I am used to. It doesn't sound bad, just loud. In first gear the tranny whines a bit, especially on accel and decel. The shifter makes a noticeable "clunk" when I shift. I'm not stomping on the shift lever, but I am surprised at how loud it is.
Are these sounds normal, or do I have an issue that needs to be addressed?
Thanks,
Just bought a 2010 RKC, and I have been riding a 98 Fatboy for a number of years and got used to it's sounds and just want to check that some of what I hear on my RKC is normal.
I hear a lot more valve noise than I am used to. It doesn't sound bad, just loud. In first gear the tranny whines a bit, especially on accel and decel. The shifter makes a noticeable "clunk" when I shift. I'm not stomping on the shift lever, but I am surprised at how loud it is.
Are these sounds normal, or do I have an issue that needs to be addressed?
Thanks,
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Normal.
My valve train noise seemed to quiet down about 50% after the first couple thousand miles. I also switched up the oil to Mobil 1 V-Twin Syth.
The clunk will also reduce after first adjustment and fluid change with a good synthetic.
My valve train noise seemed to quiet down about 50% after the first couple thousand miles. I also switched up the oil to Mobil 1 V-Twin Syth.
The clunk will also reduce after first adjustment and fluid change with a good synthetic.
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Probably the windshield is bringing the normal noises to your attention. You wouldn't have noticed as much on the Fat Boy without a windshield. Is the clunk on shifting into first gear when starting (normal) or when driving? Abnormal. If the latter get it checked.
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Road Warrior
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Sounds like normal twin cam noise,you didn't mention miles but they tend to quiet down some after some miles.Syn oil will also help.Get used to the trans clunk.
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