I have a 13 UC with 1600 miles on it.
Today for the first time I noticed a clunk when I let off the throttle or give it throttle. Bike is running great except for this. I played around trying to determine when and where it is coming from. It doesn't matter what gear I'm in. If I give it throttle or let off the throttle I hear a clunk. I can't tell but it sounds like it's coming from the primary. I could be wrong. I was with another forum member who was behind me about 5 feet and he could hear it. I actually had my stereo on when I noticed it so that tells ya how loud it is.

If I'm shifting gears, I actually get a double clunk. 1 when I shift and the clunk in question because I'm gassing it after the shift.

I'm scratching my head trying to figure out what could be causing this. I've been on google and searching threads. Some other forums I've read say it's normal. To me, that's not normal, especially since I haven't heard it before today. Primary change?

Any input would be appreciated. I really don't want to have to run it to the dealer and be without it for three days while they tell me "it's normal". lol

 

Compensator issue maybe?

 

They're supposed to do that.
The 2014's have a canbus mic that picks it up and runs it through the surround sound.

 

I have a 13 Streetglide, around 1000 miles I noticed it also. Was told, yep, NORMAL. I hope it is.

 

Thx Uncle Chester. In my research I see 2011 and older compensators had issues. I think my 13 should have the SE compensator. Not saying it won't go bad but would I notice other issues if it was going bad? Just an ignorant question.

 

Is it voice activated on the 14. Lol

 

I've been reading that a lot of guys have been told that. It's annoying as hell.

 

You have the SE compensator but it is not without it's own flaws, it is not a permanent fix for the older bikes that didn't come with the SE version. Your mileage does seem low to have an issue with it though but unless the sound is truly "normal" as the dealers say it would be the first thing I would check.

 

I'm going to do a clutch adjustment in the morning. What's the best way to check the compensator?

 

Accelerate and decelerate hard several times in a row and see if that makes the noise go away. It may be that your primary tensioner has not kept the chain tight enough. Worked for me.