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Old Jun 9, 2016 | 02:40 PM
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Neither the op or the last post say what year.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2024 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffRKMC
I have a 2012 Electra Glide ultra limited with 200 miles.. It has developed a knock in the transmission and is very noticible at idle with the tranny in neutral.. Pull in the clutch and the noise stops.. Until the bike gets hot , the noise can be heard while riding and then goes away when the drive train gets hot.. The dealer adjusted the clutch and it went away for about 10 miles and now is back.. The dealer says they can put in a heavier tranny fluid to help cover the noise and I say bs..Fix it !!!!!! Anyone else having the same issues with knocking coming from the transmission ?
I have the exact same bike and been doing the same thing two different dealers just scratched their heads. This is an old post. Maybe I ended up with that same bike lol
 
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Old Oct 20, 2025 | 09:01 AM
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Just an update with my knocking noise after riding a whole season I finally got fed up and tore the motor all the way down it ended up being a Rod knock at the wrist pin thank God it never came apart or ever got any worse for some reason just enough of a knock to drive you nuts after putting in a new flywheel, it purrs like a sewing machine
 
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Great Update. Thank You Redpop.
 
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Originally Posted by benaeri33
I think I would get a second opinion. It is not normal for the transmission to knock when in neutral. I would be concerned about taking it on any kind of trip for fear of being stranded somewhere.
It was 15 years ago. I don't think he will see this.
 
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