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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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09 fxdc left side erratic slapping,gettin louder. Use to hear a little uniformed ticking. Especially with windshield on. Now loose erratic slapping. Especially for example. 3rd gear 40 mph barely on the throttle. What the f:@*k!!
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Could be your cam chain. Tensioners, bearings, and rollers have some history of failure in the newer TC engines. You're hearing it more with the windshield because of reduced wind noise is my guess. Get it to your dealer or indie ASAP is my advice before it gets worse. Should not be too late...yet. Worth a check either way.
 

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Old May 27, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Thumbs up slappy! lol!!

Thanks! Another guy on here described the exact same noise. Ended up being valve guide seals. I appreciate the response.
 
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