Questions & Answers for: Harley Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom hot and loud

...oil is foamy looking and moving around, your oil system is operating properly. If you oil tank gets hot when you are riding the bike, your oil system is working fine. Harley engines employ a high ...

...loud grinding sound (Very short burst that last 1 second) and it sort of binds. The Engine will not start. If I try to start it again, it will start just find. It does not do this when bike is cold. ...

...loud - this may be due to other normal ambient road/engine noise. It starts up after 5-6 revs cold, right away warm, has plenty of power and shifts without issue - no slipping or hard gear changes. ...

harley sportster loud noise start up when hot is engine What kind of a loud noise and where is it coming from???