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saintNH

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My 01 Fatboy with 18k has recently started making a rapping sound when I start it. It has happened maybe the last half dozen times I've started it. It will make this rapping sound 4 or 5 times right when it starts then quiet right down. And if I shut it off and wait a few minutes it will not do it. My guess is lifters bleeding off? Any opinions? And will this hurt anything if it is? I would prefer to fix it before it causes any bigger issues. Thanks.
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saintNH said:
My 01 Fatboy with 18k has recently started making a rapping sound when I start it. It has happened maybe the last half dozen times I've started it. It will make this rapping sound 4 or 5 times right when it starts then quiet right down. And if I shut it off and wait a few minutes it will not do it. My guess is lifters bleeding off? Any opinions? And will this hurt anything if it is? I would prefer to fix it before it causes any bigger issues. Thanks.
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TC 88, could be cam chains, comp sprocket (LOOSE) bolt clutch hub or even lifters, may even be loose motor mounts
 
Can anyone tell me what size socket the compensator nut is? I think I'm going to pull the primarily cover and check that because I'm sure its probably never been checked. It hasn't since I've owned it.
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I think the socket size is 1 1/2 " for the compensator, I had the rapping sound when I first got my springer and I re torqued the nut and it stopped. hope yours does to.
 
Thanks traveller. I am not going to be able to dig unto this until next weekend, but I will post what u
I find. And if that's not it, at least I will know that is fine.
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