Primary Case noise

I have a 2005 Softail Deluxe with 2000 miles on it. It also has a hydraulic clutch. I changed the oil at 1000 miles and used Amsoil synthetic. I changed the primery and transmission oil at 1800 miles and also used Amsoil synthetic. I am now hearing a rattling noise when stopped and the clutch is engaged, the moment I disengage it the noise stops. Can anyone help?

Rattling noise? Have you checked the primary chain for correct slack?

Which Amsoil did you use?

Slapping

Yep, my money's on the primary chain slapping "something".

Have you adjusted your chain yet ?

Heres an idea for you......

I agree its likely primary chain tension. I'd go with a Hayden M-6 or the HB125 automatic primary chain adjusters and be done with it.

My father in law had the bolt from the adjuster vibrate out and get lodged between the clutch basket and inner primary cover. He got it shut down quickly and luckily it didn't cause any catastophic damage. That was with dealer services at the recommended intervals of 5000 miles....

After that we both switched to the M-6 tensioner and neither have had a problem since. For about $75.00 its cheap peace of mind in my opinion. CD may even have them cheaper...I wasn't so internet savvy with my shopping back then.

Even with the M6 or HB125 there is still some periodic adjustment and replacing the shoes. It is just WAAAYYY less often and they are so much quieter. I am becoming a fan of the HB125.

M-6 it

Yes sir,,, I'm the owner of an "M-6". One of the best investments I've made.

It may be something simple.

I spent an afternoon taking my primary apart chasing a noise. I did not find anything wrong. Even my M-6 was in perfect shape after 30K+ miles.

What I did find, after I put it all together, was that my shift linkage was loose at the tranny. It should have fallen apart but instead it knocked against the inner side of the primary case. It actually wore a groove.

Just to let you know..

Tom

That is an all to common problem on the 5 speed tranny setup unfortunately and to boot you have to yank the inner primary off. Make sure you use the steel type and not a cheap pot metal one. Torque the #$#$ out of it and use loctite. I have even applied loctite to the splines in an effort to help retain it.

Did you check the shift linkage to see if its loose and may be hittin the primary case ?