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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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I have an 09 street glide with 31k on it is it normal to have a loud clank noise coming from the primary side when taking off it's getting annoying I'm coming from a 08 dyna with 32k on it and it didn't make this noise I'm just concerned I purchased the bike a little over a month ago and have put 900 miles on it I took it back to the dealer and they said it was normal any suggestions to what it could be ? Thanks Kyle
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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If it's that much louder than your Dyna,somethings wrong. It's basically the same drivetrain. Some clunk is expected when you put it in first gear,I'm sure you're aware of that though.
Find a different dealer.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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I have an 09 street glide with 31k on it is it normal to have a loud clank noise coming from the primary side when taking off it's getting annoying I'm coming from a 08 dyna with 32k on it and it didn't make this noise I'm just concerned I purchased the bike a little over a month ago and have put 900 miles on it I took it back to the dealer and they said it was normal any suggestions to what it could be ? Thanks Kyle
Compensator is warn out, HD stock are brutal POS!
 
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When putting the transmission into first there's always a clunk noise on every harley I've ever heard. Is there a whine noise also with the clutch in or out from the primary as well? I've read there was a lot of compensator problems with the touring harley's and many people say the se one is junk too. I don't know I did buy the esp for 1 year I don't under stand why 2 different dealers won't do anything about it say it's normal.
 
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'09 and 2010 had more comp problems than most years. I have a '10 and it clanks every time I start it.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Very normal! Compensator is bad. Good luck.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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OK well thanks I will be taking it in to a different dealer here soon and see what they say. And hopefully fix it.
 
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