might need a new motor
 

i was on the way home from work a week ago and i was being gentle getting up to 60. well all of a sudden i heard a loud knocking noise so i stopped i let it run for about 30 seconds to see if i could figure out where its comeing from. im far from a mechanic on bikes. the loud noise was coming from the rear cylinder or the back part of the V-twin.. would it be cheaper to fix it or drop a engine in it?

Sounds like the CCT let loose. Repair or replacement depends on your mechanical skill and time constraints.

could that make it loose power? it still starts and runs but its a little rough starting. whats a cct?

Cam chain tensioner.

They have been known to stop tensioning and allow the cam chain to jump. If it still runs then maybe not catastrophic.

Buying and installing a new motor is no joyride either. (I just did a motor swap). Then again, its hard to do extensive motor work with it in the frame.

If you are not mechanical then neither is really a great option for you to attack.

Where are you located? Maybe a member that has done the change would do it for cheaper than a shop?

If you decide to repair it I have a rear head that I would let go of for a reasonable price.

Doug

i have a friend that has a bike shop and he siays he can check it without having to tear it all down. he sugested finding a new motor or parting out the bike. but i will find out this week on what i need to do. theres a couple light scratches i have to buff out on the tank from tank bag and my dad broke the windshield loading it in the truck. its never been droped. it has 21000 miles and i also installed a speedohealer that was much needed. ill post something as soon as i know what i need to do. thanks for all your help!

Where are you located?

panama city fl