Bike: 2010 FLHX

Problem: After hitting the Start Button...there is approx a 1 second pause, flowed by a clanking noise (no other way to describe it). The bike finally turns over after that. It runs fine after the initial start up.

Any share any insight?

Is this the compensator issue I've heard about?

Thanks in advance.

 

1 second delay sounds like a battery problem. google how to check you battery state of charge at rest. if you get 12.4V or below on a digital voltmeter, your battery is on it's last leg.

 

Ive got a 09 roadglide with that same clunking sound as well. No 1 sec delay but definitly the clunk noise. It too runs great after it does start. I still need to research that.

 

My warranty is up in two weeks. It'll be going to service department tomorrow morning.

 

Get you a Manuel solenoid switch,before ya'll need it.sounds like a battery issue,but I had it,and it was the solenoid.It was not easy pushing a Glide off,in fact had to get some help.I really wish Harley still had a kicker.