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BigAlsRK
06-03-2007, 08:41 AM
Got a rattle in the front of my primary...will a loose chain cause this...or could it be the comp nut?
jimmymac
06-03-2007, 09:48 AM
I'm thinking comp nut based upon your description. This seems to be a pretty common problem.

Next time I'm in there, I'm going to install one of those comp nut locks that Megaglide has. Makes sense to me.
dynageno
06-03-2007, 09:50 AM
better check into it Big Al, with those new pipes, i know your twisting that throttle...
BigAlsRK
06-03-2007, 10:23 AM
better check into it Big Al, with those new pipes, i know your twisting that throttle...
Well....maybe a little
BigAlsRK
06-03-2007, 10:26 AM
I'm thinking comp nut based upon your description. This seems to be a pretty common problem.

Next time I'm in there, I'm going to install one of those comp nut locks that Megaglide has. Makes sense to me.
Got a link??
MegaGlide
06-03-2007, 01:19 PM
http://www.emcv2.com/accserv/acc-comploc/comploc.htm
rk custom
06-03-2007, 01:21 PM
Got a rattle in the front of my primary...will a loose chain cause this...or could it be the comp nut?
The manual plainly state to remove all children's toys before replacing primary cover
BigAlsRK
06-03-2007, 09:03 PM
I reckon I will need to get the HD Primary Sprocket Locking tool when I tighten the comp nut....right???
BigAlsRK
06-03-2007, 10:02 PM
I reckon I will need to get the HD Primary Sprocket Locking tool when I tighten the comp nut....right???
Well...........anyone??
Red Rider
06-04-2007, 04:54 AM
Worn chain tensioner?
BigAlsRK
06-04-2007, 06:38 AM
I reckon I will need to get the HD Primary Sprocket Locking tool when I tighten the comp nut....right???
Well???????????????
LittleBear
06-04-2007, 07:25 AM
Yep you will need this.
http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/16/417/3895427?q=primary%20lock%20tool
BigAlsRK
06-04-2007, 07:42 AM
Yep you will need this.
http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/16/417/3895427?q=primary%20lock%20tool
Thanks....hopefully the chain just needs adjustment...that would also cause a rattle correct?
LittleBear
06-04-2007, 07:51 AM
A loose chain would only rattle if it was loose enough to slap the cases.
The tensioner could be loose and it may be the issue.

Before you go in there check all the things on the outside that could be loose and rattle.

floor boards or pegs
engine guards
motor mounts and linkage
shifter linkage
voltage regulator mounts

Good luck
BigAlsRK
06-04-2007, 08:26 AM
A loose chain would only rattle if it was loose enough to slap the cases.
The tensioner could be loose and it may be the issue.

Before you go in there check all the things on the outside that could be loose and rattle.

floor boards or pegs
engine guards
motor mounts and linkage
shifter linkage
voltage regulator mounts

Good luck
Will do ....thanks
dynageno
06-04-2007, 08:40 AM
I just jam a piece of wood in there! Works like a charm!
jimmymac
06-04-2007, 09:46 AM
A loose chain would only rattle if it was loose enough to slap the cases.
The tensioner could be loose and it may be the issue.

Before you go in there check all the things on the outside that could be loose and rattle.

floor boards or pegs
engine guards
motor mounts and linkage
shifter linkage
voltage regulator mounts

Good luck

Heat shields too Al.
BigAlsRK
06-04-2007, 09:57 AM
Heat shields too Al.
Thanks...just went to parking garage and fired it up and the sound is definatly coming from within the Primary Cover....reckon I'll pull it when I get home this evening and see what's up.
Jonas
06-04-2007, 10:06 AM
A loose chain would only rattle if it was loose enough to slap the cases.
The tensioner could be loose and it may be the issue.

Before you go in there check all the things on the outside that could be loose and rattle.

floor boards or pegs
engine guards
motor mounts and linkage
shifter linkage
voltage regulator mounts

Good luck

Make sure you did not loose the rubber piece on your kickstand. I have lost mine twice, it's missing right now. Makes alot of racket, I noticed HD changed the design recently, mine is a 04.