Harley Davidson Engine Knocking

When you accelerate and or have low end torque on the engine it gets louder when idling it is also a fairly loud constant knock.

Harley davidson engine knocking. Just looking for some advice on where to start first. I checked the belt slack as well as the primary chain slack and both are good. No check engine lights or anything like that.

If you start to notice rod knock this isnt a problem that will just resolve itselfyou must take immediate action and replace the rod bearing while also fixing any other parts associated with the sound. Glider Oct 18 2011. I have a fuel injected 2007 sportster 1200c.

Sound like piston rodslow oil level or faulty oil pumpdue to lack of oil to rod bearing causing bearings failureyou will get rod knock meaning engine damage. If you dont have a gauge then remove the sending unit and cover the opening with your finger tightly and crank the engine to see if there is pressure noticed there. Harley engine knock when hot Changed fluids all three holes primary got formula engine got bel ray.

You may want to check with another dealer. I use PlanetSafe OT in my Harley Davidson that I purchased in 2017 and she has been running beautiful. A Harley Davidson owner provided this feedback about use of PlanetSafe OT on his Harley.

My Dobeck is in the mail. If you can hear engine knock or pinging the tune you are using should be adjusted to address this problem before engine damage occurs. It sometimes continues when sitting still but never really lasts long.

Strange knock occured ar around 50k miles About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features 2021 Google LLC. Hello - I have a 883 Sportster with 20K plus miles on it that has a fairly loud engine knock. Try dropping down a gear till around 70 mph and a tfi would probably help if this is detonation.