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I am gearing up to replace tappets (aka lifters) on my 2007 XL1200L. Seeing I am dismantling a fair bit anyway, I am seeking your suggestion on other parts/issues that I should replace/fix/address. I have two goals in mind:
Replace things that might fail in the next 50k miles. The bike has some 45k miles on it and after I am done replacing the tappets, I would hope to not have to reopen her up again for at least another 45-50k miles.
Make improvements to reduce noise.
Here are the parts I have:
- S&S Cycle Roller Hydraulic Tappet Lifter Set 33-5350
- Front and rear breathers (HD p/n 26012-07 and 26020-07)
- Rockout rocker shaft inserts
- all gaskets from the cylinder head gasket and above.
- all gaskets from the tappet cover gasket and above.
- Air cleaner backplate gasket
Anything else you recommend I replace, either to reduce noise or because it's likely worn out or will wear out by 100k?
Thank you!
(And if in my list above, you know of a better part than stock, please let me know too.)
Arghh, from reading the links you provided, it's obvious that cams are just for increased performance, not to reduce noise. I think I'll pass.
BINGO
Even after installing rocker lockers the cam noise well over compensated for any noise loss from the lockers. They say it sounds like a sewing machine. I'd say it sounds like you're in a sewing machine factory! lol
I have heard some cams are less noisy than others. I have Andrews N4.
Do you think it's worth changing just to reduce noise? I am not in pursuit of absolute silence btw.
I wasn't saying some cams are less noisy than stock. I meant some aftermarket cams are less noisy than other aftermarket cams. The stock are as quiet as you can get for cams I believe.
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