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[DeeCee]

Look, I have a 2011 CVO Streetglide with like 21,000 miles or so on it. Had the compensator replaced at about 14,000 miles and the connection between the throttle and the rear tire finally seemed solidly connected. Note! the dealer replaced everything in the primary except the clutch plates.

That connected feeling lasted about a month and then the slop came back. Now with 7,000 miles on it I about ready to just sell this damn thing and buy a BMW.

I've heard a zillion stories about the disconnected drive train slop here from everything from tensioners, oiler designs to that the slop is in the cogs of the tranny and that Redline with Shockproof fixes it. Tried Redline. Easier to find neutral but that's about it.

I just hate riding this damn thing because I become so ultra aware of making very precise throttle adjustments to keep the Clank/Clunk under control while moving on and off the throttle. It does it 1st thru 6th! Back roads, Highways, over bumps, you name it.

Anybody got any permanent fixes for this before I just sell this damn thing!

I don't really care right now how much it costs. Performance Machine has a $3,000 open belt primary but before I do this HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just bought a 2014 Road King. Nice bike but I have a huge complaint with the drive train lash.
Its noisy shifting, but when you get on and off the throttle like rolling thru a parking lot, it jerks back and forth real bad.

Is this what you were talking about??
Is there a fix for it??
Does anybody else have that problem??

Thanks

[Honneybeast]

I have similar noise in my 13 seeg with 6500 miles. I just thought it was how a touring bike sounded , this being my first big bike. Good luck.

[RayG]

This post was started quite some time ago, anybody know if he found a fix to his problem?  Hope a solution was found that can be shared with others that may be experiencing the same thing.  Personally I really like the BMW's but with all the electrical and optional gizmo's on the bike something is bound to show up in time.  I'll keep my 08 SERK with 75,000 on her.  She has never broke down but I also do a chit load of preventative maintenance.  That is the necessary part on any machine.   I do regret not purchasing my friends 2005 Cherry with 2,000 miles on her but I wanted the 110".   What the hell was I thinking!

[Para Bellum]

Harley Delphi Throttle Position Sensor Patent

Can you say Rube Goldberg invention?

[brassspike]

I just bought a 2014 Road King. Nice bike but I have a huge complaint with the drive train lash.
Its noisy shifting, but when you get on and off the throttle like rolling thru a parking lot, it jerks back and forth real bad.

Is this what you were talking about??
Is there a fix for it??
Does anybody else have that problem??

Thanks

I called the dealer when I got mine home new! I thought the thing was going to fall apart and was scared to ride it! Dealer said.....it's normal....and apparently it is. I use redline shockproof and it helps.
If it's any reassurance, I was riding with a friend and heard this terrible noise when we were stopped at a light side by side. Shut mine down and the noise was his transmission hot and in neutral (2012 street glide non CVO).
Either mine has gotten better with time or the redline has helped. Either way, poor precision for an expensive bike!

[Phantom309]

I seriously doubt it's the isolates on the rear sprocket but I will check.

Do none of you experience that clack when your of on of the throttle while cruising? It's not while on throttle or off throttle it's when you make small throttle adjustments.

It's killing me! I love the feel of a big Harely but I am seriously considering getting rid of this thing. Nobody seems to have this issue?

Maybe I just need to sell all my Harley tshirts, leathers, etc.. And start over with BMW or something.

You hate that slop in your harley? Well you better think twice about a BMW cause it's 10 times worse! I rode a '13 K1600 GTL and couldn't stand it because of that. They're nowhere near as good looking or sounding as your bike either. I'm trying to save you from a mistake I just made trading my old Road Glide Ultra in for a Ducati and look what I'm back on again.