1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.
Bike Talk Motorcycle Forum is For Sale Welcome to Bike Talk

Noise when disengaging the clutch

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by jturuk, May 19, 2008.

  1. jturuk

    jturuk New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2007
    Messages:
    73
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hi all

    Noticed this not long after picking up my new ride.

    2008 Road King

    When disengaging the clutch while upshifting, there is a sound very similar to the sound made when actually shifting it into the next gear. It's kind of like a snapping clunk when you pull in the clutch lever and then about the same sound when you move the shift lever to kick it into the next gear. Doesn't happen when down shifting or if I roll back the throttle slightly just before pulling in the clutch lever.

    This doesn't seem quite right. Was wondering if you folks might have an idea as to what is happening?

    Thanks

    John
    jturuk, May 19, 2008
    #1
  3. Art_NJr

    Art_NJr New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2008
    Messages:
    884
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Primary chain adjustment would be the 1st thing I'd check John.
    Art_NJr, May 19, 2008
    #2
  4. jturuk

    jturuk New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2007
    Messages:
    73
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks for the info Art_NJr!
    jturuk, May 19, 2008
    #3
  5. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    Man thats a new bike take it back or check on your warranty before you mess with it
    cowboy, May 19, 2008
    #4
  6. jturuk

    jturuk New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2007
    Messages:
    73
    Likes Received:
    0
    Yeah I plan to Cowboy. Bike only has a thousand km. on it. Due for its first service shortly. I'm sure it will be covered under warranty.....better be :) Was just curious more than anything.

    John
    jturuk, May 19, 2008
    #5
  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Messages:
    12,545
    Likes Received:
    10
    i am under the impression that harley has started using an auto adjuster...either way, get the dealer to check it.....................:)
    chucktx, May 19, 2008
    #6
  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    13,682
    Likes Received:
    584
    Location:
    Mouseville USA
    Primary has the autoadjuster in there for the chain, unless it's gone bad or over extended it'self.

    Clutch might need adjusting.

    I'd have a tech ride it and check out the bike.
    hotroadking, May 20, 2008
    #7

Share This Page

XenPorta © Jason Axelrod from 8WAYRUN.COM