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Old Sep 27, 2025 | 04:08 PM
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On a road trip at the moment. Stopped at some point and noticed a strange noise. Bike has 200 miles on it. All fluid levels are good. Nothing loose that I can find. And no warning lights.

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Sounds like valve train, maybe rocker bolt broke/loose. Take off covers , start with one you think sound is coming from.
 
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200. AS in brand new 200? Sounds to me like lifter let go.. But if new, and only 200, dealer time!
 
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Stop in at a local HD dealer and have them check it out.
 
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There is only one thing you can do.

Find a dealer.
 
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Did you find the issue?
 
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Did you find the issue?
It’s at the dealership right now. No call yet on the status.
 
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Just talked to the dealer. Said it was a bad piston and destroyed the cylinder. They’ve been waiting on Harley to approve the warranty before ordering the parts to repair it. 300 total miles on this bike…
 
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Just talked to the dealer. Said it was a bad piston and destroyed the cylinder. They’ve been waiting on Harley to approve the warranty before ordering the parts to repair it. 300 total miles on this bike…
Unbelievable
 
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