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[Highjagger]

But why then has it only just started to happen?

Perhaps you just did not noticed it before i guess . The clunk allways was (and will be)there i would say .

[custardglide]

A friend of mine in the know says every time they put low profile fork internals on a glide, O E or progressive, the front usually clunks, mine does with low profile suspension from new, and ive tried 3 different weights of oil, still clunks, nature of the beast I guess!!!!....Can't explain why the clunk is there with std length suspension though, Id try what everyone else has suggested though as a starting point

[Aussie1]

FIXED. The 'Clunk' is gone. I new it wasn't normal (as some have suggested). The bike went in for its 8,000km service and I insisted they check the fork neck bearings. F... knows what they did or adjusted but the Clunk has gone. Alleluha.

[HOGMIKE]

FIXED. The 'Clunk' is gone. I new it wasn't normal (as some have suggested). The bike went in for its 8,000km service and I insisted they check the fork neck bearings. F... knows what they did or adjusted but the Clunk has gone. Alleluha.

It would be nice to know what they did!
 

[Aussie1]

It would be nice to know what they did!
 

They apparrently readjusted the bearings to 'original spec'.

Not sure how they got out of original spec. I havn't hit any potholes. Maybe just from normal wear they can get out of spec. Anyway the lesson here is don't listen to anyone who tells you a 'clunk' is normal, it just isn't.

[Taz01]

I am really glad I came across this website - my 2009 SE Fat Bob had it's first service yesterday and all was good until a ride this morning and noticed a "clunk" in the front end. After reading this thread, jacked up the front wheel and there is a slight amount of play in the neck bearingswhen I lift up on the wheel. Apparently it came from the factory like that since it only has 1200 miles on it. Thanks to everyone for their comments on this.

Paul

[Highjagger]

They apparrently readjusted the bearings to 'original spec'.

Not sure how they got out of original spec. I havn't hit any potholes. Maybe just from normal wear they can get out of spec. Anyway the lesson here is don't listen to anyone who tells you a 'clunk' is normal, it just isn't.

Perhaps a different clunk than mine .

[skippy]

My 02 dyna cvo was doing the same thing  had a new set of progressive springs and valves installed and  it handles great and no more clunk....

[sgtbuck]

The front end just didnt feel right, wobble at slow speed especially when turning. Lubed the steering head bearings (100 pumps to get it to show) and it has helped a little. Checked the bearing nut the best I could with fairing on appeared tight.