strange noise in neutral
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: New Hampshire
Yep same here, I probably would not have noticed until I read FDHOG's posting about it awhile ago
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Minnesota
Work Description: R & R MAINSHAFT BEARING
34091-08 RACE, INNER BEARING $14.00
9231 BEARING, ROLLER $11.55
There was, of course, gaskets, fluid, etc.
And in my case they replaced the tensioner - I would'a questioned the need and asked to see the tensioner but I wasn't paying, it was under warranty.
39929-06A CHAIN TENSIONER, PRIMARY $93.15
As I recall there has been quite a few with the same problem, likely due to inferior bearings, but wow the OP's at 500 miles is ridiculous. I just realized that I am approaching the same milage that my first one failed at.
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From: Lansing mi
Same with me, on 11 RK at 2300 miles.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Highlands, NJ
Mine does this as well...in fact I think all 2011's seem to have this noise....maybe FDHOG will chime in as he brought his bike to dealer and had them thoroughly check it out for the noise you are describing......verdict? Told it was normal
What can you do if you keep getting told it is normal?
What can you do if you keep getting told it is normal?
Hey Dawg! Here I am.
500 miles? I noticed mine sooner than that.
Dealer checked it out. Found nothing wrong "It's Normal"
Not being satisfied, I called the MOCO and talked to the tech dept. The "Official" word is Neutral Rollover, noise created by the gears slapping into each other while they are disengaged, causing no damage to the transmission. The MOCO logged my complaint, and gave me a case# just in case anything happens down the road. If more people start calling, maybe they'll do something about it. I switched to Amsoil Severe Gear, and the noise subsided a little.
I mostly learned to ignore it now.
Last edited by FDHOG; Jun 17, 2011 at 09:43 PM.
I think I heard this on my 11 RKC the other day. It was very hot out and I was just cruising around town. Got to a red light, heard the noise and just assumed it was the EITMS kicking in since I'd never had it kick in before. Now I'm a little concerned.
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From: Highlands, NJ
Sounds like marbles in the transmission! Pull in the clutch and it goes away.
Dawg, I have the 5yr plan too. I developed the ride it till it breaks attitude. It's their problem for the next 4.5 years.
Dawg, I have the 5yr plan too. I developed the ride it till it breaks attitude. It's their problem for the next 4.5 years.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: New Hampshire
Right there with ya in that line of thinking!