2010 UC Clutch Noise
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: California
My '010 Ultra makes different noises mentioned in three of the posts here. Through previous threads here, I've been told that the mostly likely source is the primary chain, that it is too loose. Will be taking mine in to find out for myself.
The noises may be 'normal' according to H-D, but they sound anything but normal, and sure makes my $25k bike like some abused clapped-out rat bike when using the clutch.
The noises may be 'normal' according to H-D, but they sound anything but normal, and sure makes my $25k bike like some abused clapped-out rat bike when using the clutch.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 348
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From: Idaho
Hmm. What I was thinking was if the clutch was adjusted loose, the shaft that connects to the release plate could have been rattling against the ramp in the clutch release cover. The shaft is under no tension when the clutch is released. I was thinking gravity would slide the shaft to the left side of the engine and eliminate the noise. Might want to try adjusting the clutch anyway. I all but eliminated the click by turning the adjuster screw out 1/2 a turn after seating it. Manual recommends 1/2 to 1 full turn.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 860
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From: Deep South Texas
I have a 2010 UC FFSE w/1200 miles on it. After the 1000 mi. service I began noticing a loud noise each time I released my clutch and sometimes when I engaged it. The noise is not when switching gears, but when in 1st gear releasing the clutch, like when you start out or are moving ahead in your garage. I think I am starting to hear it between 1st and 2nd as well. It is also not a violent noise but it is a noise that does not seem normal. I took it to my dealership and was after a few mechanichs listened to the sound I was told it is normal. They felt it was the gears engaging and not to be concerned. My question is why did this start after the 1000 mi service? I then took it to another dealership and was immediatly told this is normal. I have a friend with a 2010 and a lot of friends with older bike and none of them have this noise or believe it is normal. Any suggestions? I know I have a 2 year warranty so maybe I just sit and wait.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 860
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From: Deep South Texas
Hmm. What I was thinking was if the clutch was adjusted loose, the shaft that connects to the release plate could have been rattling against the ramp in the clutch release cover. The shaft is under no tension when the clutch is released. I was thinking gravity would slide the shaft to the left side of the engine and eliminate the noise. Might want to try adjusting the clutch anyway. I all but eliminated the click by turning the adjuster screw out 1/2 a turn after seating it. Manual recommends 1/2 to 1 full turn.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Lancaster, Pa
Clutch noise
I called 11 dealers all over the U. S. from Bartlett's to Mike's Famous, every Service rep or tech I talked to said this is not "normal" after 1,000 mile service. I told them, " I accelerate in first and when I pull the clutch in I get a 'clank'. It didn't happen once in 1250 miles, then they adjusted the clutch and bingo! It sounds like crap."
One guy said it might be compensator, but said he would have someone else adjust the clutch to make sure it wasn't an adjustment problem.
I'll take it back to the dealer and give them one more shot, but I don't like them tryin to snow me by sayin it's "normal" when every other service manager and tech I talked to all over the damn country said it's not.
Thank ya all for your responses, and tryin to work this out.
One guy said it might be compensator, but said he would have someone else adjust the clutch to make sure it wasn't an adjustment problem.
I'll take it back to the dealer and give them one more shot, but I don't like them tryin to snow me by sayin it's "normal" when every other service manager and tech I talked to all over the damn country said it's not.
Thank ya all for your responses, and tryin to work this out.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 860
Likes: 1
From: Deep South Texas
I called 11 dealers all over the U. S. from Bartlett's to Mike's Famous, every Service rep or tech I talked to said this is not "normal" after 1,000 mile service. I told them, " I accelerate in first and when I pull the clutch in I get a 'clank'. It didn't happen once in 1250 miles, then they adjusted the clutch and bingo! It sounds like crap."
One guy said it might be compensator, but said he would have someone else adjust the clutch to make sure it wasn't an adjustment problem.
I'll take it back to the dealer and give them one more shot, but I don't like them tryin to snow me by sayin it's "normal" when every other service manager and tech I talked to all over the damn country said it's not.
Thank ya all for your responses, and tryin to work this out.
One guy said it might be compensator, but said he would have someone else adjust the clutch to make sure it wasn't an adjustment problem.
I'll take it back to the dealer and give them one more shot, but I don't like them tryin to snow me by sayin it's "normal" when every other service manager and tech I talked to all over the damn country said it's not.
Thank ya all for your responses, and tryin to work this out.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,362
Likes: 13
From: georgetown ky
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6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 12
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From: Lancaster, Pa
clutch noise
Well, it looks like I have to eat a little crow! My service mgr. told me that I wasn't totally backing off the throttle when it was makin the clunk. I told him, that was nit pickin, it still shouldn't be makin this noise. He explained it to me and I went and tried it and every time I totally rolled off the throttle it wouldn't make the noise. When I didn't totally shut off it always made the noise. He said it wasn't good for the clutch not to shut it off the whole way. I told him I always shift like that, 'sides, everyone likes to grab a gear now and then. We laughed and I thanked him for his patience, 'cause I was in his face a bit. But, to his credit, he never took offense to my 'tude.
I think when I'm out ridin normal I don't wait to go into second gear like I did the night I got it back, in their parking lot. That's why it was so noticeable, I was just takin it real easy and pulled in the clutch lever without shifting right into second gear.
Zoso, give it a try, see what happens with yours.
BTW, I guess you got that mo****r from Led Zep, right?
I think when I'm out ridin normal I don't wait to go into second gear like I did the night I got it back, in their parking lot. That's why it was so noticeable, I was just takin it real easy and pulled in the clutch lever without shifting right into second gear.
Zoso, give it a try, see what happens with yours.
BTW, I guess you got that mo****r from Led Zep, right?
