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Old May 3, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Default Valve train noise

Ok. Just got my new ride about a week ago. I have put about 120 miles on it and am noticing a distinct valve tick. Happens at cruise speeds around town.

Question is if it is normal god this to occur. If it were solid lifters I would say the lash is wrong but these are supposed to be hydraulic.

2014 Heritage classic with stock 103
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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I had similar "racket" when my '13 Slim was new.
At the 1K service interval I switched to synthetic and it all disappeared... FWIW.
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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These engines are "tickers". I can hear it quite clearly on both of my bikes, despite having pretty loud pipes. If you still have your stock exhaust, I reckon it seems pretty loud.
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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Yeah. 100% stock right now. Gonna do a stage 1 after breakin
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Rule #1, Harleys make noise

Rule #2, You can't change rule #1.
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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It could simply be characteristic of the bike but it could also be a defective lifter. Talk to your dealer about it and document all conversation with the dealer.
 
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