Engine Noise Driving Me Crazy!!!
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Engine Noise Driving Me Crazy!!!
I have just about had it with the ticking/pinging coming from my engine. I notice it most when the engine is under load. I don't have a tach but I don't let it get too low in RPM's. For example there is a hill on the way to my house that I take in 5th gear. I roll on the throttle and the ticking is very loud. I have a 2010 WG with a PCV, Thunderheader, Stage 1 Intake and am running Amsoil. It sounds like the noise is coming from the front cylinder. It is very loud (I can hear it over my Thunderheader).
I did a search and from some of the threads I read through alot of people have said that synthetic will make the engine louder.
I appreciate any help..... Thanks
I did a search and from some of the threads I read through alot of people have said that synthetic will make the engine louder.
I appreciate any help..... Thanks
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i would drop it down a gear on the hill.... but the top ends of twin cams are notoriously noisy, nature of the beast..... syn does make them a little louder, but works better ...mine ticks like a sweing machine, more when warmed up... always has..... its normal
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Just curious, what speed are you at in 5th when starting this hill?
Do you wear a helmet and/or ear plugs? I have noticed if I turn my head a little when not wearing earplugs the noise goes away, I think the wind magnifies the sound or makes it own sounds. I hear things when I wear a helmet that I don't hear when riding without.
Do you wear a helmet and/or ear plugs? I have noticed if I turn my head a little when not wearing earplugs the noise goes away, I think the wind magnifies the sound or makes it own sounds. I hear things when I wear a helmet that I don't hear when riding without.
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I don't even hear it these days (mostly.) The other day my son was riding with me and he made a comment and suddenly I could hear it to the point of it being annoying. It's back to normal now. I just hear the pipes.
20 0z of the lucas for me as well... i have heard the tick in mine goes away with the lucas... i thought i had a pushrod that came out of adjustment
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Just curious, what speed are you at in 5th when starting this hill?
I have been wanting to invest in a tachometer that way I can judge the rpm's better. To me the thunderheader makes it sound like you are at a higher RPM than you really are, just my opinion though.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it.
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I would say 45-50 mph. I did just change from a helmet that covered my ears to a Voss half shell. I'm shure that's part of it but man it's alot of noise.
I have been wanting to invest in a tachometer that way I can judge the rpm's better. To me the thunderheader makes it sound like you are at a higher RPM than you really are, just my opinion though.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it.
I have been wanting to invest in a tachometer that way I can judge the rpm's better. To me the thunderheader makes it sound like you are at a higher RPM than you really are, just my opinion though.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it.
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I would say 45-50 mph. I did just change from a helmet that covered my ears to a Voss half shell. I'm shure that's part of it but man it's alot of noise.
I have been wanting to invest in a tachometer that way I can judge the rpm's better. To me the thunderheader makes it sound like you are at a higher RPM than you really are, just my opinion though.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it.
I have been wanting to invest in a tachometer that way I can judge the rpm's better. To me the thunderheader makes it sound like you are at a higher RPM than you really are, just my opinion though.
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it.