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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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I have a 2011 Fat Bob and was wondering what would be considered a normal amount of valve sound. I can hear it idling but of course it gets louder with increased RPM. It runs great and has plenty of power it just seems a little louder than when it was new. I have about 3000 miles on it with stage 1 complete.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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How many miles on the oil in the bike? My valves tap when it get up over 3 or 4k on the oil
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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About 2000 miles. I had it changed at it 1000 mile service..
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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It's a V-Twin....Unless it's really loud, get used to it.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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20oz lucas oil treatment works wonders!!! i use it on all my HD's every oil change!
 
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dang thats almost a whole quart?

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20oz lucas oil treatment works wonders!!! i use it on all my HD's every oil change!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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yep... that is how much i use
 
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