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UPDATE - So I was able to ride yesterday and this is what I came up with.
The bike is A LOT quieter and without all that ticking noise feels a lot smoother. The smoother part may be just in my head but the bike does feel different.
When I got the bike up and cruising at 80 kph I actually looked down to see if the engine was still running it was that quiet. I am hoping to take a longer run today and will take a longer highway run to re confirm.
Highly recommend doing this mod, best $15 you can spend on your bike.
Now for the cons - now with the bike being so quiet I can hear myself singing while I ride and that's just no good for anybody.
Good to hear you got them installed and are enjoying a reduction in top-end ticking!
Originally Posted by pgilbert689
How long do you think it took to do this? I realize you ran into some problems but it you didn't factor that time in, how long to you think it took? I want to do this but I am a bit nervous about it.
It's typically a 3-4 hour job, when using the instructions and the manual.
Almost all of that time is spent getting it apart and back together, the actual installation is a matter of minutes.
If you'd like a copy of the instructions to look over, just send and email to Support@DKCustomProducts.com requesting them, and we'll email them to you.
Ok, so while riding today I look down and BAM!!! I had an oil leak. It was coming from the front of my front head. When I installed the Lockers I reused the gaskets instead of replacing them. So off I go the the bike shop and buy new gaskets to put in. I replaced all the gaskets inner, outer and metal head gasket. The process is the same as the Locker install so I timed it.
Start
Finish
So each head should take two hours and about a 1/3 of a bottle of Screech.
p.s. when you work on your bike in your swim suit and flip flops do not drop you ratchet right on the top/middle of your foot.
I'm a huge fan of DK Customs and Kevin is the best. I just don't get the point of the Rocker Locker. I have many miles on Sportsters and can't see what the overall benefits are. If it made a few extra ponies or extended the reliability I could see. I like the mechanical sound of my bike. I guess I don't get it.
Where can I get one of those big blue vaginas you have in your first video? LMAO
I bought these ($15) and cover gaskets ($25) but won't do the install until this winter.
I'm a huge fan of DK Customs and Kevin is the best. I just don't get the point of the Rocker Locker. I have many miles on Sportsters and can't see what the overall benefits are. If it made a few extra ponies or extended the reliability I could see. I like the mechanical sound of my bike. I guess I don't get it.
No extra ponies but the bike sounds and feels 100% better to me. If you like the ticking noise then there is no reason for this mod. We just saved you $15 and 4/5 hours, you are still allowed to have some Screech though. You are invited to come up and ride my bike anytime and feel for yourself if you like it.
Originally Posted by RANGER73
Where can I get one of those big blue vaginas you have in your first video? LMAO
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