| Author | Message | ||
     Americanmadexb |
ok, out of the blue i start to get a loud rattle noise today.. i think i know what it is but i thought id check here!! I, for some uknown reason hit neutrel for the first time today while shifting into 2nd.... i did it twice... why i dont know.. not paying attention i guess... but about 20 min after i noticed a LOUD rattle in the tranny.. no matter what speed. it got faster the faster i got.. My guess is that its the primary chain is lose or needs tighten... any other anwsers?? | ||
| M1combat |
Sounds about right. | ||
| Firebolteric_ma |
primary nut loosening?  | ||
| Americanmadexb |
man, i started it up for a friend....and the first thing he said was "Shut It Off" my neighbor has worked at a HD dealer for years.... im going to ask him this weekenden to see what he thinks.....anything seriouse....its going back1!! | ||
| Americanmadexb |
it kinda sounds like someone shaking a can with bolts in it.. not really at the hit of the throttle, but at the same time as speed im going in.... PRIMARY???? | ||
| Odinbueller |
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. 2. Open chain inspection cover 3. With a small steel ruler, measure freeplay of chain. Cold freeplay should be 1/2". Adjust as needed & re-assemble with new inspection cover gasket & re-connect battery cable. Try to duplicate condition on next ride. You may want to consider having the initial 1,000 mile service done soon. Includes clutch & cable adjustments, fluid & filter changes, etc. Hope this helps. Chris | ||
| Aeholton |
Call your dealer, it's under warranty. | ||
| Blazinc5 |
I just fixed my 12R that had a Nasty lil sound,,, first thought the primary chain was loose but Nope,, it was the crank nut that come loose... The way I figured it out was I put the bike in gear and held the brake then started letting the clutch out. once the clutch started slipping the noise pretty much quit... If the chain was loose it woulda kept making the noise. Just don't slip the clutch to much,, it only takes a few seconds to figure it out... | ||
| Americanmadexb |
does the primary chain move while in idle? or just when your moving? i get the noise all the time. Im going to call my dealer later to see if they are open! | ||
| Americanmadexb |
well its going in tomorrow. they will have if a week or so, ill let everyone know what they find!! | ||
| Bigbuell |
I have a XB12Ss too and I would like to know what your problem is when you find out. I don't have a problem but just in case. | ||
| Anonymous |
It's the primary nut loose. Get it tightened right away under warranty. | ||
| Americanmadexb |
well, its more then a KNOCK then a noise after i started it today.. the guy at the dealer said if it was the primary chain, it wouldnt knock.... well ill find out.. i guess the good thing is is that its close to 1,000 mile mark and when they figure out the problem, 1,000 mile checkup and i wont have to pay for fluids, gaskets or anything else thats under warrenty!! | ||
| Blake |
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| Perry |
Americanxb has a 2006 that is new (680 miles) and that service bulletin came out like 8 months ago. I would expect bikes to have had the new torque at the factory even before the SB came out. If for some reason the bike doesn't have the new torque, they should be retorquing the thing as part of the dealer prep and adjustment! | ||
| Americanmadexb |
can i take the primary cover off without draining the fliud? i dont have a new gasket either, but i would like to open it before it goes in on Monday now, just to take a look and measure the play on the chain. i was going to take it in today but i couldnt get a truck. | ||
| Fullpower |
yes, if the bike is leaned over on right side, you can remove the primary cover without loss of lubricant. the removal of primary cover is NOT required to check and adjust the primary chain slack, there is an inspection cover for that service. recommend the immediate acquisition of one each: service manual, parts manual, and T-27 torx bit. | ||
| Oldog |
does the primary chain move while in idle? or just when your moving? it moves any time the engine is running..... | ||
| Americanmadexb |
sorry i meant the inspection cover.. i think im just going to let the dealer figure it out.. it sucked ass today not being able to ride.. | ||
| Americanmadexb |
well, i took it in today.. they said wait 10 min. and we will tell you what we hear... well its not good.. they said its something in the motor... they are going to tear it down and call me tommorrow and tell me what they find!! My question is... what do i do if they tell me the have to put a new top end, or bottom end, better yet, a whole new motor?... im pissed.... but what do i do? if they tell me i need a new motor, what can i do? i have to accept it.. then my bike will have 700 mile on it and a new motor.. then i will have to break it in. So say 3,4,5 years down the road i want to sell it. now i have 10,000 miles on my bike and 9,300 on the motor... doesnt look good as a buyer! i dont know what to do! hopefully something came loose and can be an easy fix, but i dont know ANYTHING in a motor that can me an easy fix.. just trying to think positive. you think there is a way to get a new bike by way of LEMON LAW on this one? can it be totaled with a blown motor?? man im pissed, but relived it was under warrenty.....even though only at 700 miles...  | ||
| Americanmadexb |
did i say DAMN?? | ||
| Americanmadexb |
well i called them.. the guy i talked to isnt the one working on it, but was briefed on it.. the guy working on it left 2 min before i called. Its a condensation nut (i think thats what he said) came loose in the primary.. just like anonymous said.. he said he will call me before closing to let me know how much damamge if any and what needs replaced! SO, ill keep you posted on more info when i get it! | ||
| Americanmadexb |
ok, this is what i got. The compensation nut in the primary came loose and tore up a clutch shell and sprocket. Not to bad, could have been worse i guess. they should have it done by Monday.. |
