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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:25 AM
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I have a clicking sound coming from the air cleaner. Was told it’s because of the Arlen Ness being open to the intake and it’s the valve? Or something inside. Attached a video of it. Has anyone else had this or heard this and could tell me if it’s normal or not. Never had a bike do it before. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 07:39 AM
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i do not think that is the problem, what i hear is lifter issue. even though you have efi, it still has a throttle plate so it really is not open to the world.
 
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i do not think that is the problem, what i hear is lifter issue. even though you have efi, it still has a throttle plate so it really is not open to the world.

is there something that may have been left out or deletes when the air cleaner was installed?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 11:22 AM
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What bike , year ?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 11:28 AM
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2012 street glide. Sorry should’ve put that in the beginning
 
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Does sound like lifter noise , maybe because the A.N is more open around the engine , the sound is more pronounced . Can't think of anything that the T.B would have that would make the noise . If you can pin point where the sound is coming from , might be able to diagnose it . Is the sound coming from the top rocker box's , if so which cylinder or both ?

Was the A.N just installed , any other work done ?

 
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its a time bomb
 
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It’s loudest right at the AC honestly, that’s where the noise is coming from. I’ll have to start it up again and listen a little better to the rockers
 
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Use a small length of hose or a long screwdriver as a stethoscope and hold one end to your ear , then check different locations on the bike , should help narrow down your search .
 
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