I’ve got a ‘08 XL1200C, K&N, SE Slip-ons, and the download. At 1000 miles I changed over to Mobil 1 v-Twin, and I have about 1250 miles on it now.

OK, so here is the problem. Well, I don’t know if it is a problem or not, but its bugging me a little. When I put the SE pipes on I started to notice what sounds like very loud valve noise at about 25-45mph. After 60 she purrs real nice, and at slow speeds she lugs along just fine.

I’m just wondering if it’s typical for a sporty to have some resonance in this speed range. This is my first Harley, so I don’t have any other experience to compare it to.

 

it's a harley, it makes noise

 

LOL, this is true. I'm just getting used to all the noises I'm hearing, the clicking of the fuel injectors in the most annoying.

 

Topend engine noise is pretty common with the Sporty. I'd say you're fine. Sometimes I think we just notice it more than other times. A couple of weeks ago, I thought I heard a new noise in the upper end (after over 30,000 miles). Then the noise was gone. Over 1,500 miles later, sounds like normal.

 

+1

Top end on mine is pretty noisy;has been since after about the first100miles. Disconcerting at first, but I don't take much notice now.

 

it's a harley, it makes noise.

 

Thanks guys! I'm glad to hear its normal.