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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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As others had said, Welcome to the world of Harley sounds. I've found that louder pipes help mute the engine noises.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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It's a Harley thing.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Love the "chunk" into gear, as said earlier, its stout
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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A slightly overfilled primary can contribute to the clunk as well. As the fluid gets hot an expands, you get more clutch drag leading to more clunk.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Spectro 6 speed fluid quieted mine down alot.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Years ago I started using Redline VTwin w/ ShockProof in the tranny and the clunk quieted down, shifts smoother, neutral is easier to hit. I HIGHLY recommend using it! Liked it so much that Redline oils go in all three holes now, even guys at the dealer are using it in their personal rides.
 
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