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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 04:47 AM
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So a while back I was out for a rideall of a suden I hear a chattering / ticking sound that is consitent with engine speed. Take it to the mech and he imstalls s&s rods and lifters. The tick is still there he double checks his work checks compression bleed down everythimg is solid. You dont hear it at all until bike is warmed up and then it is not at Idle only above 2k and goes with engine speed. Checked compensator nut it seems tight. Also the timing chain guides were brand new when I baught it ( i am suspecting they were thrown on to sell the bike) . it sounds like front cylander exhaust side any Ideas. 05 cvo fatboy 103
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 05:16 AM
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Exhaust leak come to mind
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 05:25 AM
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Ha Im chanding head gaskets now
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 06:24 AM
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Why are you changing head gaskets?
 
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Sounds like rocker shaft noise. Coming in at 2k is typical.

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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Zanthamos
Why are you changing head gaskets?
I meant head pipe gaskets echaust flange gaskets crush gaskets .. whatever you want to call them.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 04:02 AM
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I'm having the same issue. I'm getting a metallic rattle when I accelerate.
 
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