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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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guys,
Have a 2008 RKC 635 miles on her, I hear this Tickety,tickety type noiseat just about all speedsand it seems to be comin from right under the front of the tank ? VALVES ? Is this normal >?
Tj
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Check for a exaust leak.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Valvoline 60wt racing oil and a pint of STP will eliminate that sound........it has on mine for 21364 miles.......
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I had the same problem on my 08 Ultra.
Turned out to be loose screws holding the windshield on the fairing.
Hope this is your problem.
Easy fix with a Phillips screwdriver.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Most probably what you are hearing is the fuel injection, they can be noisy sometimes.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Bad fuel can cause a rattle or pinging
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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I had the same question when I got my 03 RK. Was told it was normal, That was 35,000 miles ago. Still runs great and has taken me all over the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Very Normal! Just wait till she is broke in and extreme hot weather... These motors are like any air cooled motor lots of noise have you ever hear an older Porsche? Sounds like a Pachinco game coming at yah..... Don't let the noise scare you, its a Harley.

Let someone else ride it and listen to it, bet it sounds great. I was told by and HD r&d guy that noise is good- only if it changes, gets worse or becomes new should you be concerned...

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guys,
Have a 2008 RKC 635 miles on her, I hear this Tickety,tickety type noiseat just about all speedsand it seems to be comin from right under the front of the tank ? VALVES ? Is this normal >?
Tj
 
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Most probably what you are hearing is the fuel injection, they can be noisy sometimes.
Hey Dave, where did ya get your bags? [sm=burnout.gif]
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Vintage.....I got them here......http://www.ospreylimited.com/

He makes a good quality bag that has a steel frame inside to keep their shape. If you want my bags they are $14,000 and here's the best part........YOU GET THE PANHEAD TOO!
 
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