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  1. Honda VTX 1800 Forums
    I've been having a distinct clank noise coming from what sounds to be the front of the bike at low RPMs. The bike does not make the noise at any engine speed unless the bike is in gear. It occurs on acceleration, deceleration, but not over 4th gear. It doesn't feel like the clutch is...
  2. *** The Shop ~ I NEED URGENT MOTORCYCLE HELP!! ***
    I have a 2006 VTX 1300C. 4000 Miles. Starts sounds great rides awesome but after it warms up it develop a faint deep knocking that is consistent with wrist pin/piston slap. It has not progressed says consistent. It sure doesn't sound like valve train noise. I don't see any metal in the oil...
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    I ride a vtx1800 with 18000 miles on it. Last summer every time after riding for about 1 hour i notice a engine noise or loud tick down on the right side near the bottom of the engine. I had the valves checked and they are fine. I changed the oil and the noise was a little different, but...
  4. Honda VTX 1300 Forums
    I have a 2005 VTX1300C and over the past few months there seems to be a noise coming from the front area. To me, it appears to be coming from the engine/transmission area. Any ideas?
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