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Aug 13, 2012 | 02:30 PM

squidly_c

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Engine pinging

800 miles on my 2012 wide glide and whenever I get on it a little hard, I get a pinging noise from the lifters, ready to schedule the break-in service so was just wondering if this was normal? No engine mods yet either btw.

Aug 13, 2012 | 03:09 PM

Steel Steed

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Are you running high octane fuel? Have you tried a different brand of gas but still high octane? Not all high octane fuels are equal.

Have you checked your oil?

Aug 13, 2012 | 03:23 PM

denimbob08

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maybe talking about normal top end noise? mine rattles pretty good at higher rpms

Aug 13, 2012 | 03:33 PM

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Im running 87 octane (factory recommended) gas in it, with no ethanol, also Ive noticed it really only does it after the engine is hot and has been running for awhile.

Aug 13, 2012 | 03:54 PM

Bagger_Vance

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Put in 91 from BP (no ethanol). I wish we had 93 but it's very scarce here in Iowa.

Aug 13, 2012 | 04:02 PM

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It's most likely the lean condition that comes from the factory to meet EPA standards for emission. The best thing to do is a comlete stage one with a properly set up tuner. For now, put some high octane fuel in it.