Need help on the road
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Cruiser
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Need help on the road
We are 2000 miles from home in Colorado and my bike has started making a strange noise. When I let off the gas is sounds like something is loose. It is almost like the primary chain but maybe clutch? Any suggestions? Oh and it's a 2009 Road King Classic. Thanks.
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I had that happen once, just turned out to be a woman I picked up
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It may be some slack in the primary chain when it's hot, the adjuster may not be adjusting correctly. Where in Colorado are you located? Mile high in Denver and Parker are great dealers if you want to get it checked out. If it is shifting ok the clutch may be ok. Does the primary make any strange noises on start up?
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Since it happens when you get off the throttle my best guess would be some primary chain slapping the primary case due to some issue with the automatic chain tensioner. It is hard to diagnose an issue like that without hearing it in person.
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Compensator
I have never heard of the compensator making noise on loss of load. If anything it is when you are loading the engine when a compensator makes noise.
If you have any tools, I would pull the derby cover and see if you can reach in with a screwdriver and test primary chain tension.
If you have any tools, I would pull the derby cover and see if you can reach in with a screwdriver and test primary chain tension.