88 V-Twin Primary noise . Thinking it was the clutches.

A strange noise coming from the primary area though maybe it might be in the clutch basket but it comes out to be something else . Tighten up the Compensator 140 ft lbs torque .put it back together and it runs great . Problem solved !!

[@THEWARMANN]

You really aught to paint that bad boy yellow too!!! lol Cheers man thanks for the help fixin my crappy chopper

[@lynskyrd]

thanks for putting this vid out there and more importantly, thank you for serving our country.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Hey brother thank you for the video very good, love the bike.
Nice workable garage he got there!!
I have a 2005 Fatboy same exact compensator, my spring pack gave out was making a knocking sound replaced it.
Got a new compensator from bikers choice.
Thank you for your service!

[@kwakernaak78]

There was a spacer missing under the bolt. Part number 29923-01a. I am sure you fixed it by now.

[@TexRangerx]

Thanks . I looked back over the video and yes No spacer .. WOW I wouldn't know till you pointed it out , Thanks

[@GNRLMLZ]

Thanks for the video brother, I'm chasing a noise on my 00 FLHT.
SUP 16-4A here.

[@natezawlocki7918]

@ 2:30 you can clearly see that your Alternator rotor is missing the teeth that engage the motor output shaft, probably because of the loose comp. nut.

[@vonfrankenstiensmonster3893]

Yup not only that but hes also missing the spacer that goes after the rotor before the splines shaft.

[@lawnboyfromhell]

Lose compensator nut is common on those years and also check the spring pack if you can move those springs at all replace.

[@richardmarsh9060]

That's some really good information. I'm having the same issue with mine. Grinding sounds coming from the clutch area. I'm hoping that's all I have going on in there. About yo find out.

[@HuggyBearHikes]

Run a primary belt drive system and eliminate the damn compensator all together

[@Cathey56]

red lock tite on compensator bolt.

[@gsrider569]

Hey, thanks for this video. This might be my problem with my 2014 Road King. I'm getting a clunking sound between when I roll off the throttle and and engine is now on compression. It's like there's play somewhere in the primary. Noticeable between on and off throttle ( if I rock the bike on off throttle.
What's that sleeve called where the big nut was loose?

[@user-uy9ek4ex8s]

I had the same problem sounded like rod knock

[@user-qc5iq9gu1p]

Im having hell out of mine too I’m thinking about putting the comp eliminator on. Some say it’s bad to run the eliminator but to me it’s worse running with a fkd up compensator right?

[@olivarmontoya9466]

I have weird noises from primary there were shaving on drain plug magnet I looked at magneto and there were light shaving on it could it be bearing I'm at a loss

[@R3N1R3N]

My Yamaha Raider just started making the same dame noise. I checked the pulley, I put my factory light bulb back. Still doing it. Please listen to it on my channel, tell me what you think. It's a short video

[@nathanwhaley4629]

I believe there is supposed to be a washer were its rubbing??

[@richardbailey5475]

That's right, the spacer is missing. I have mine apart right now, and I went to verify. There is a spacer approximately 1/16" on my 2001 88.

[@user-qb6os7ho6n]

Thank you for your service and wisdom

[@TexRangerx]

Check out my new video about this

[@fordnut460]

Get a new rotoe this is a common issue