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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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2007 Ultra classic, After I accelerate the throttle once or twice quickly and then release it, I hear a knocking noise in the engine. Does anyone know what the cause is? Thanks Cam
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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could be as simple as the primary drive chain slack- are downshifts and low speed operations ( parking lot speeds) sloppy ?

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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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You should check your primary chain compensator mine went bad and sounds like was doing same as yours
 
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Guys this happens in neutral...Sorry
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Primary chain spins with the engine. Neutral does not stop it
 
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Loose compensator nut knock would be at idle, no matter whether you blipped the throttle. (Sounds sorta' like a thrown rod.)
 
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