I noticed a light noise and to day within 45 miles, ti seemed to get louder, and it has been hard to get in neutral after a run. but there is no glitter in oil, nor shavings, I was going to adjust the clutch after 5,000 miles after I put in the soft pull. Bike has 18,000. and yes I do work it, as a mechanic it is well maintained but a friend borrow my book and yesterday and to day I need it. and he is out of pocket due to a job. I know I should remember but this has been a 37 hour day. Just need some info. tonight!
Hi, Gerald, I would love to help you with your engine or chassis noise but I just loaned my brand new pair of listening ears to your local dealer's chief technician so he could take your bike for a test ride and give you his professional opinion and estimate about your noise and repair cost. If you are a little short on "DRACHMA" and a Dealership is not on your list of fun places to visit then perhaps the list below will help soothe your worried mind so you can make an informed decision.
1. Bearings---SCREECH---WHINE
2. Belts---CHIRP
3. Brake Rotors---BUZZ
4. Cam Chains---CLICK
5. Clutches---CHATTER---GRIND
6. Cylinders---PING
7. Fairing Panels---WHISTLE
8. Fenders---SCRAPE
9. Flasher Unit---BEEPS
10. Fronk Forks---PLUNK
11. Fuel pumps---WHIRR
12. Gears---WHINE
13. Head Gasket---HISS
14. Hydraulic Lifters---TAP
15. Instrument Clusters---BUZZING
16. Kick Starter---GRINDS
17. Pistons---SLAP
18. Power Valves---CLINK---RATTLE
19. Radiators---GURGLE
20. Rear Chains---RATTLE
21. Rear Shocks---SQUEAK
22. Relays---CLICK---BUZZ
23. Rods Go---KNOCK-KNOCK
24. Shaft Drives---WHIRR
25. Shifting Trans---CLUNK
26. Solid Lifters---TICK
27. Speedometers---=BUZZ
28. Starters---CLICK
29. Starter Clutch---GRIND---WHIRR
30. Warning Lights---BEEP
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SOURCE: cannot get bike into neutral with engine running but can find neutral fine with engine off
Well, there is still a chance that what you have is a stretched cable, not a thin clutch pack. I'd at least try rigging a spacer inline with the cable to see if more cable travel helps! Good luck, let me know where you go from here, and I'll follow this question. THanks, TT
SOURCE: I have a 2000 FXST
The primary chain is supposed to have 5/8 to 7/8 inch up and down play in the top run of the chain with the engine cold. I think it's 1/2 to 5/8 inch hot but I've never set the tension on a hot primary chain.
But, if you say you heard a crunching noise, then the engine started running rough and popping out the exhaust, I'd suspect something to do with the ignition timing. The ignition timing is controlled by the pulses from the crank position sensor on the right flywheel.
If I were you, I'd pull the primary cover, take the compensator sprocket, primary chain, and clutch assembly off, pull the rotor and the stator of the alternator. Then pull the sprocket shaft seal out and take a look at the Timken bearing. While you've got everything off, take the plugs out and turn the engine over and feel for any roughness. It may be time for an engine overhaul. I've only seen Timken bearings fail in one Shovelhead engine but they do fail. Hopefully, you'll find something much simplier and less expensive than this wrong.
Good luck
Steve
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