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Old May 26, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Well today, I put it all back together, I understand that the valve train will make alittle noise but this was definately excessive. I tightened my pushrods down 3 turns or 18 flats and it still had the same noise, after that I took the bike for a ride brought it back and adjusted one more time! This time the adjustment seemed to make a huge difference. I know your not supposed to adjust the pushrods warm but this seemed the only way I could do it and keep testing it! I think with maybe alittle more tweeking I might be able to get it where it should be!
 
Old May 26, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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When mine starts making noises, I just push my earplugs in a little further. Seriously... this works.
 
Old May 26, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Why didn't you take it back to the builder? Let him listen to it. Are you running Screamin Eagle push rods? If so they are generally 3 1/2 turns.
 
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