Traded in my '14 Limited for a '15 Triglide about four weeks ago, never had or ridden a trike before, so, as a novice, just like to know if it's supposed to make a clanking sound when I upshift or downshift? It also makes a similar sound when I decrease or increase throttle. Is it normal, or should I bring this to the dealer's attention? I've got about 1,400 miles on it. Thanks!

I hope so, mine does the same

That's how you know you successfully shifted it. But, a better tranny lube helps it run smoother. I've gone to Belray in the transmission and shifts are smoother and not as clunky.

+ 1 on different tranny fluid; I use Red Line, made a big difference on my 2013

Better oil in the tranny worked for me fearless

Mine does too. Have Syn in all 3 holes and a little better now.

Every Harley I've ever owned starting with my 1970 Iron Head clunked when you put it in gear. If I ever got a Harley that didn't I'd worry.


Ride it in good health

they all do that ! if it didn't i would be looking for the problem. good trans gear oil helps alot.

compensator noise?

Probably not at 1,400 miles.