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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 01:46 PM
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I was just wondering if I needed rocker shaft locks. I have a 2016 wide glide .was not sure if harley ever corrected the issue before my model year .Thanks for any info .
 
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Cheap, easy and effective fix for an annoying issue pick up a set anyway, if you don't use them you know someone who will.
 
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Great idea.its always nice to support an American company too. Thanks
 
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I'm not affiliated in any way but I have helped a few buddies with their TC's and they do knock down the clatter considerably, can't fault what works.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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Your WG still has the Twin Cam engine, and it's associated top end noise issues.

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Rockouts took out most of the noise in my 16 wide glide. But be aware it will never be totally silent, it's an air cooler engine between your legs.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I realize the motorcycle is mechanical and there will be noise.at what mileage does the rocker shaft noise typically begin.
 
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Could be day 1, could be at 50k.... depends on a whole lot of variables at factory assembly.

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Originally Posted by Unclescarhead
Thanks for the replies. I realize the motorcycle is mechanical and there will be noise.at what mileage does the rocker shaft noise typically begin.
i honestly don’t remember when mine started but I know it wasn’t long after I bought the bike. I’ve had a horrible noise in my top end (22k miles) and I suspect this is the issue. I ordered rockouts for mine and should be installing them tomorrow. They only come with 5 which is for the two bolt holes on each cylinder that the rocker shaft is against the bolt hole, plus a spare, but I bought two sets and am considering installing them in each hole. Either way I’ll post back and let you know the results.
 
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i honestly don’t remember when mine started but I know it wasn’t long after I bought the bike. I’ve had a horrible noise in my top end (22k miles) and I suspect this is the issue. I ordered rockouts for mine and should be installing them tomorrow. They only come with 5 which is for the two bolt holes on each cylinder that the rocker shaft is against the bolt hole, plus a spare, but I bought two sets and am considering installing them in each hole. Either way I’ll post back and let you know the results.

Only 2 bolt holes per support plate intersect the Rocker Shaft Bores... (or if you prefer, 1 bolt hole per shaft bore intersects)

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