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Play In Clutch Basket Assy Normal??
Been chasing a primary area noise for a while now. It started as a "whirring/whinnig" sound that would increase with RPM. didn,t matter if I was ideling in nuetral or crusing down the road. didn't matter hot or cold.
First thought was primary chain so I adusted primary chain several times as well as went with HB-125 auto chain tensioner to no avail. (maybe a litte better but still not right). Of course changed fluid as well.
Rode for a few weeks waiting for the new shoe on the HB-125 to break in as per the tech guy there.
Over the past few rides, the noise slowly seemed to add a slight vibration/knocking and deeper tone to the whining/ whirring sound.
I thought the next step was to check my comp nut. The comp nut seems tight with no signs of damage or play. I figured I would do the re-torqueing procedure anyway with the addition of the spacer while I was in there.
I moved on to inspect the clutch assy. I noticed that with the primary chain loose, I can press back and forth on either side of the ring gear and I have a slight amount play. enoung to make a slight clunk.
Is this normal?
could the bearing in the basket be toast causing my noise?
Any suggestions would be appreciated while I wait for my parts
P.S.
I cant break the nuts, I ordered a chain locker and the spacer for the comp nut and am waiting to tear down further.
2005 Softail Deluxe / 15K miles / stock
Last edited by calin : 05-22-2008 at 04:03 PM.
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