Metal Sounding Knocking noise when cold
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I agree its your lifters pumping up, had the same noise when starting cold, sometimes it continued for little over 3 minutes. After changing cams & lifters (S&S Premiums) cold start lifter noise was eliminated now after 5 seconds.
Some riders say its normal, don't worry about it. they claim having same noise over 80,000 miles still runs strong. Oher say "replace those stock lifters" Harley Mexican made lifters lack quality control and are known to fail.
I say to each his own!
B Bop
2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo (stage II)
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Some riders say its normal, don't worry about it. they claim having same noise over 80,000 miles still runs strong. Oher say "replace those stock lifters" Harley Mexican made lifters lack quality control and are known to fail.
I say to each his own!
B Bop
2012 FLHR (Road King) Ember Red Sunglo & Merlo (stage II)
Cruise Control, ABS, Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced Spoke Tubeless Wheels, Security Package, Saddle Bag LED Lid Spoilers, and an array of accessories that enhances nostalgic appearance & blood curdling performance.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Last edited by B Bop; Oct 23, 2017 at 01:17 PM.
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