So....lets say this sound is the lifters, do they need to be replaced ASAP? Or can I still ride?....will it cause any damage if I do keep riding?
I experience this tick between 2200-2700 RPMs up to 4th gear, No other issues, no loss of power or anything.

Thanks.

 

Im chacing the same top end tick comong from the front rocker box. I tried the rockout, or what ever they are called, and made no difference. Only thing I havent done is readjust the P/R. I Set them at .132 when I did cams.Ill have to try setting them at .140 and see what happens

 

 

replace the lifter, they don't cost that much.

with the top end noise, I am still running stock push rods. I changed to 20w60 Red line oil and it actually quieted the top end down a bit. Gets hot in FL, and the only oil a local Indy uses unless you prefer something else. It was recommended by him and works for me

 

I also have a ticking sound, have the rocker lockers in. after my cam change, replaced lifters with S&S premiums, several thousand miles later get a ticking sound that lasts a few minutes after start up. have a message sent to S&S to see what they recommend. rechecked the front cyl adjustment as sounds like coming from there, was quiet for a bit but now doing it again. will see what S&S says.

 

 

 

did get an email back from them saying when engine stopped, an open valve will bleed down lifter which makes sense. only thing is seems to tick like a flat lifter for a bit longer than it should. sounds like front cylinder so re adjusted push rods and seemed quieter for a bit but now back. am thinking of resetting push rods ( S@S quickees) from 0 lash +4 turns as per instructions to 0 lash + 3.3 turns as in the video and see what happens. is possible higher lift cams are noisier, have woods 222's. will have to play around a bit with the settings.

 

So let me add to the story for future readers. I upgraded the cams my 2014 SGS 103. Here goes, Cycle Rama 570-2 with SE adjustable push rods, V&H lifters, Axtel bypass and Zippers Dual cam chain tensioners AND Rockout Rocker Inserts.
Valve train was very noisy.. Adjusted push rods again....still a lot of noise. Oil pressure within specs. Added the S&S cam plate with the TC3 oil pump and the S7S Premium lifters, improved oil pressure at idle, still making noise. I have tried several
oils....which I know wont fix anything. Running 20/60 now with 20 psi at idle ad 36 psi above 3k in 100*weather.Lifters adjusted to 1,5 and guess what? Still have valve train noise. Runs like a beast and smooth.
So all in all I have spent thousands and its not any quieter but it runs awesome!

 

They all do that