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fxdfshan · Jan 2nd, 2011, 04:55 PM

I just got my bike back from the dealer after taking it in for "clunking" sounds from the front end when hitting bumps. I originally thought based on some posts to this forum that it might be a loose head bolt. It was not. It was the mounts for the gas tank! Anyone who is experiencing this might want to have that checked out or do it yourself. I thought this might help someone. Thanks.

dbmg · Jan 2nd, 2011, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

fin_676 · Jan 2nd, 2011, 05:04 PM

This problem was highlighted a few months ago but it is always worth a reminder

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Jack Klarich · Jan 2nd, 2011, 06:38 PM

Should be on things to check list IMO, I have retightened mine 2 times now

jimmymac1972 · Jan 3rd, 2011, 07:42 AM

Good info. Been noticing a slight sound. Got to check that out. Thanks.

diver4life · Jan 3rd, 2011, 09:54 PM

Had the same problem and it was the tank making the noise>

rjsogard · Jan 5th, 2011, 02:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Admiral Nelson View Post

If I grab the tank and start pulling up and down, will it indicate a problem?

Yes just pull up from the Top I ck it at every service at 5k found it loose twice in 30k of riding.

Spade5 · Jan 5th, 2011, 01:16 PM

I did not notice mine moving up and down but it would if I rocked it side to side.

northernrider · Jan 7th, 2011, 10:55 AM

My 1999 FXDWG had a clunking but was coming from triple tree main bolt to the frame. Had it apart several times over 5 years replaced bearings could not get it to go away.

The local HD mechanic told me add a extra washer P/N 45717-63 set the front end up as the book says been fine ever since. He had told me they had several bikes in the dealership with same problem.

wfc7 · Oct 11th, 2011, 07:05 PM

I just developed this problem yesterday and checked the tank mount bolt. Sure enough it was the culprit. I tightened it up and no more clunk. Thanks for the info guys.

Jan 2nd, 2011, 04:56 PM	#2
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Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,577 My Mood:	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! Should be on things to check list IMO, I have retightened mine 2 times now __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

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jimmymac1972 Start The Engine Ride: 2007 Street Bob Join Date: Dec 25th, 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 41 My Mood:	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! Good info. Been noticing a slight sound. Got to check that out. Thanks.

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diver4life Warming The Wheels Ride: 2010 DYNA FXD Join Date: May 17th, 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 112 My Mood:	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! Had the same problem and it was the tank making the noise>

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Jan 5th, 2011, 02:55 AM	#7
rjsogard Warming The Wheels Ride: 06 WIDE GLIDE Join Date: Oct 20th, 2009 Location: Sacramento ca at least for now Posts: 74 My Mood:	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! Quote: Originally Posted by Admiral Nelson View Post If I grab the tank and start pulling up and down, will it indicate a problem? Yes just pull up from the Top I ck it at every service at 5k found it loose twice in 30k of riding.

Jan 5th, 2011, 01:16 PM	#8
Spade5 Play The Throttle Ride: 07 Wide Glide Join Date: Apr 26th, 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 216	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! I did not notice mine moving up and down but it would if I rocked it side to side. __________________ My bike is stock - I always wear a helmet - I ride because I love it and you never know how many summers you have left.

Jan 7th, 2011, 10:55 AM	#9
northernrider Start The Engine Ride: 1999 FXDWG Join Date: Jan 5th, 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 42 My Mood:	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! My 1999 FXDWG had a clunking but was coming from triple tree main bolt to the frame. Had it apart several times over 5 years replaced bearings could not get it to go away. The local HD mechanic told me add a extra washer P/N 45717-63 set the front end up as the book says been fine ever since. He had told me they had several bikes in the dealership with same problem.

Oct 11th, 2011, 07:05 PM	#10
wfc7 New Family Ride: 2011 Wide Glide Join Date: Oct 11th, 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 1	Re: Dyna "clunking" sounds from front end! I just developed this problem yesterday and checked the tank mount bolt. Sure enough it was the culprit. I tightened it up and no more clunk. Thanks for the info guys.

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