Questions from 1000 mile trans. service

db_fan1 · May 20th, 2008, 03:40 AM

I may sound a bit dumb here but I figure it better to go ahead and ask to see what is said here. I have 500 miles on my '08 nightster and I checked the oil the other day after running for a bit and the oil is very bubbly, does this sound normal? The oil level was fine but the bubbles raised an eyebrow. Also there seems to be, to me, alot of engine noise and I noticed Hobbit mentioned knocking on his, but has stopped. What was the cause?

Hobbit · May 20th, 2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by db_fan1

I may sound a bit dumb here but I figure it better to go ahead and ask to see what is said here. I have 500 miles on my '08 nightster and I checked the oil the other day after running for a bit and the oil is very bubbly, does this sound normal? The oil level was fine but the bubbles raised an eyebrow. Also there seems to be, to me, alot of engine noise and I noticed Hobbit mentioned knocking on his, but has stopped. What was the cause?

bubbles in the oil is fine no need to worry about that, the low frequency knocking on my bike has not since it went to the dealer reappeared it did not do it whilst the dealer had the bike for a week and touch wood it has never done it since, they have said to return the bike the moment it does it again, i have had it back although it has sprung a rocker leak which will be done under warranty

db_fan1 · May 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Thanks Hobbit I appreciate the feed back!

~~Fisher~~ · May 21st, 2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by glider

The 07- get the trans checked with the dipstick resting on the threads, not screwed in to the case .

Yeah what the hell was I thinking??Oh well.

glider · May 21st, 2008, 12:20 AM

Hey, no big deal, It's great that we can bounce off each other here to help everyone out.

Thanks.

May 20th, 2008, 03:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
db_fan1 Start The Engine Ride: 2008 XL1200N Join Date: Apr 23rd, 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 32 My Mood:	Re: Questions from 1000 mile trans. service I may sound a bit dumb here but I figure it better to go ahead and ask to see what is said here. I have 500 miles on my '08 nightster and I checked the oil the other day after running for a bit and the oil is very bubbly, does this sound normal? The oil level was fine but the bubbles raised an eyebrow. Also there seems to be, to me, alot of engine noise and I noticed Hobbit mentioned knocking on his, but has stopped. What was the cause?

May 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
db_fan1 Start The Engine Ride: 2008 XL1200N Join Date: Apr 23rd, 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 32 My Mood:	Re: Questions from 1000 mile trans. service Thanks Hobbit I appreciate the feed back!

May 21st, 2008, 12:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Questions from 1000 mile trans. service Hey, no big deal, It's great that we can bounce off each other here to help everyone out. Thanks. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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