I've adjusted the clutch myself and HD did it most recently on the 5000 service. Also use Redline Shockproof. The only time I don't get the clunk is on a cold start if I have the clutch pulled in. Tried that after someone elses recommendation. I've also tried waiting. The noise is not as loud when the bike is hot. I will say I don't notice the whine noise as much anymore since I posted on this. I will try a little longer wait on the tap down into first and see what happens.
Is the clunk going from Neutral into 1st really a big deal? I pull the clutch back and wait maybe 1 second....kick the shifter and it does give a good audible clunk but I hear that from almost every Harley I see on the road. TO me it is a sound that lets me know I hit 1st!
IMO, the Clunk is Normal but there are ways to reduce it or sometimes not to have it at all.. Just suggested ways to Reduce the Clunk...
On my ride, 09 FLHR, I like to Not have it Clunk at the first start off when cold and it easily goes into first gear without the clunk after holding clutch in for several seconds... If in a hurry, I just squeeze and do like others and push down into gear...
The one I think is Very Bad for the tranny,, is the guy that revs his harley up to hear the pipes rattle the windows THEN grabs the clutch and STRiiiiiips the gear into first.... Gotta hurt..
signed....BUBBIE