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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Was out for a short scoot cruising the neighborhood, and heard what could only be described as a "sewing machine" type ticking If I had to guess would be in the valve train. Not super loud, but noticeable over the wind and VH Anyone ever hear something similar in their bikes?? 08 Fatob here....
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Every time I ride it.
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Yep, that's just part of the Harley experience.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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ticking can be quieted down with certain oil choices or by using Lucas oil stabilizer.
 
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Originally Posted by FXDFan
Was out for a short scoot cruising the neighborhood, and heard what could only be described as a "sewing machine" type ticking If I had to guess would be in the valve train. Not super loud, but noticeable over the wind and VH Anyone ever hear something similar in their bikes?? 08 Fatob here....
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What they said about valvetrain noise.

I thought the thread was going to be about the Yami FJR, now that valvetrain sounds like a singer sewing machine, though a nuclear powered one.
 
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Old May 28, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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Thanks guys, was figuring it would be that way, dammit anyways
 
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All the time. Noticed today I could hear it in the distance as another bike approached, even on bikes with loud pipes. It's a machine, mechanical noise is gonna happen.
 
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Who would have thought it ? Someone worried about a Harley sounding and running smooth as a sewing machine.Times HAVE changed.And it only took 100+ years.

They all do that sir.
 
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