Drive train issues in new TG

[Papa4]

My wife has a new 13 TG with less than 1000 miles. Have 3 issues that dealer contacted HD and was told to "monitor". Not the solution I was looking for after dropping $36k. Has anyone experienced similar problems? I have a 12 TG and never had any of these problems.
1. Loud constant clicking in rear end when making hard right turn at low speed. Noise is there with clutch in or out. Sounds like a dog clicking on sprocket teeth. I adjusted parking brake but no change.
2. Very noticeable whining in tranny / drive train at lower speeds. Noise is there with clutch in or out. Dealer changed factory oil at 100 miles to Red Line but made no improvement in the whining noise.

Appreciate any assistance.

 

[trikermutha]

Left side of the bike a whining noise??

 

[eagle1]

does it whine when you coast with the clutch pulled in?
i'd raise the t/g , & with eng in neutral spin the tires , checking for unusual noises.
is the drive belt rubbing the eng/transmission?
then take the tires off & inspect all the undercarage.
wheel torque 95 to 100 FT lbs. make sure you re-torque the lug nuts after each 20 or so mile ride.retorque after each ride do this for 3 rides.

 

[Oldmsocko]

wheel torque 95 to 100 FT lbs. make sure you re-torque the lug nuts after each 20 or so mile ride.retorque after each ride do this for 3 rides.

GOOD advice about torqueing.

 

[msocko3]

My wife has a new 13 TG with less than 1000 miles. Have 3 issues that dealer contacted HD and was told to "monitor". Not the solution I was looking for after dropping $36k. Has anyone experienced similar problems? I have a 12 TG and never had any of these problems.
1. Loud constant clicking in rear end when making hard right turn at low speed. Noise is there with clutch in or out. Sounds like a dog clicking on sprocket teeth. I adjusted parking brake but no change.
2. Very noticeable whining in tranny / drive train at lower speeds. Noise is there with clutch in or out. Dealer changed factory oil at 100 miles to Red Line but made no improvement in the whining noise.

Appreciate any assistance.

Clicking could be a bearing issue, the 6 speed trans does have a tendency to whine.

 

[screwball]

Wife's '11 tended to whine a bit in 1st and 2nd gear. Stopped when she had some miles on it.

My unsolicited advice.... DON'T DO A DAMN THING!! You now have a record of a problem, and an action from Harley. You have a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. Drive it until it breaks, or the bike wears in and the noises go away. Turn the radio up louder!! RIDE THAT SCOOT!

 

[trikermutha]

The whining goes away after some break in time...If its on the left side by the primary.

clicking hard to say from the computer..

But ride it a bit longer..let things break in and enjoy the ride..If it gets worse bring it back to the dealer..or sooner for piece of mind..warranty is for 2 years..

 

[Papa4]

Thanks all. The whining does appear to be left side and it is there with clutch in or out. Its just way louder than my 12 - thats why I had a concern. And no one seems to have heard the ratcheting noise in rear end before. Hopefully both will improve with some miles.

 

[trikermutha]

Thanks all. The whining does appear to be left side and it is there with clutch in or out. Its just way louder than my 12 - thats why I had a concern. And no one seems to have heard the ratcheting noise in rear end before. Hopefully both will improve with some miles.

yea give the primary some time to let the chain stretch a bit..it goes away after more miles put on.. The click is it front when you shift or turns only??

 

[Papa4]

The click is a constant ratcheting sound from rear end. Only hear it when making a sharp right turn at low speeds. Nothing to do with shifting. Its there when coasting with clutch in or when in gear with clutch engaged.

 

[trikermutha]

The click is a constant ratcheting sound from rear end. Only hear it when making a sharp right turn at low speeds. Nothing to do with shifting. Its there when coasting with clutch in or when in gear with clutch engaged.

just for the hell of it check belt tension and alignment..wondering if its hitting a pipe or
trying to skip off a pulley/.

as other have said could be bearing..

Can you jack up the rear and spin the wheels ?? Maybe could be pinpointed.

Or take it in and let the dealer handle it..

good luck

 

[bobknife]

Mine has a noise in clutch or RPM cable when cold noise goes away when warmed up? have a 2013 triglide with 3000 miles Don't even know if cables are used or not but there is a whine with clutch in or out.

 

[rhino 2]

Just a shot in the dark here, :Shrug: Check the front stabilizer bolts [9/16] I know you said the clicking was coming from the rear, But when those bolts come loose they do make a clicking sound....