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Jul 6, 2023 | 05:43 PM

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Weeboy1

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Originally Posted by djl

Sometimes it does; sometimes it doesn't; preload is not always the solution to valve train noise.

Fair enough but if I’m in there checking anyway why not kick it up a notch to .145 and see…I know you’re not keen on the feuling lifters but they are only 2 seasons in, it dynoed last year with them in and they are USA made. So I’m trusting they are not an issue…

Jul 6, 2023 | 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Weeboy1

Fair enough but if I’m in there checking anyway why not kick it up a notch to .145 and see

Why not? Let us know how it turns out.

Jul 15, 2023 | 05:38 AM

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Did you let the rods bleed down long enough? I adjusted mine too quickly and had the same problem you have. Be patient.

Jul 15, 2023 | 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Garage666

Did you let the rods bleed down long enough? I adjusted mine too quickly and had the same problem you have. Be patient.

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking about that too. I know I did between cylinders but unsure whether I waited between intake and exhaust on the same cylinder. I guess I didn’t think it was necessary as both lifters are on the base circle.
The valve train isn’t obnoxiously noisy just noticeable to me. And bike runs strong otherwise. Thought between the .131 preload and rocker lockers it would at least as quiet as before. Maybe the Andrews cams are noisy…idk (maybe I should push my earplugs further in…)