I am from Australia, I got myself a brand new 2007 softail (standard) 2 months ago. Apart from the great stuff, I've the 5th gear noise problem. It appears when the bike is in 5th gear, metal pieces are knocking heavily inside the engine but in 6th the noise disappear. Why 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th are ok but not 5th? Even the bike has clocked up 2000kms (1200miles) and after the first serice, the noise is still there.
Talked to the dealer, they said is a known problem but Harley can't rectify it. I am very disappointed about this ill professional conduct!
Got a second opinion from other experience motorcylce mechanics, they all said is gear box problems.
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