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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 06:17 PM
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bike runs like it needs oil...constant metallic ticking noise , odd thing is..dont here nothing at idle. At 40mph is when its really notice it. Sounds like a faulty oil pump on a brand new Harley..wow
 
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Old Aug 26, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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Think that maybe it could be you aren't used to the new bike yet? What bike did you have before? How many Harley's have you owned? They are notoriously "loud" motors when it comes to the valve train noises.
 
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