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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Does anybody with a 2011 or newer 103 have a clunk from the compensater when starting the bike? Also makes a noise when I shut the bike off.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Same on my 2012 - stealer stated normal. Starting to hear it clatter going down the road also.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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While have the IPB replaced last week, I decided to put a SE Clutch spring and SE Compensator since the primary was apart. I love the SE Clutch spring, but I now have the "chatter" that is being described here. The sound only occurs lightly at idle, an while under very light load while cruising. I can hear it best when using cruise control, and just beginning to climb a hill. Once half-way up the hill, there is enough load to make the noise stop. Before reading this thread, I had myself half-convinced it was primary chain slapping - but hey......maybe it is????
 
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Yes, on my 11 96" King.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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common on these bikes,when starting your bike wait until the 2 lights on the dash are off and then hit the starter button and stay on it until it starts to keep noise down.
 
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