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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Question Knocking/ticking noize at 2600 rpms....

I have 800 miles on my 2010 RK. When she's warmed up, there is a distinct knocking (not pre-ignition) or ticking noise coming from the right side at about 25-3200 rpms.

Is this normal? Should I be concerned or wait until it's fully broken in before go to the dealer?

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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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they all do that.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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going from an evo softail, adding an addition sportster, then going to a twin cam 96... i noticed a lot of noises i have never really heard before. i brought the bike in for 1000 mile... asked them to listen... yep... they heard it, and said all is ok. i listen to other EGs and RKs and they all have their own special sounds.

all is good.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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It is hard to get used to. But mine did it.Ride on
 
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dohadex
I have 800 miles on my 2010 RK. When she's warmed up, there is a distinct knocking (not pre-ignition) or ticking noise coming from the right side at about 25-3200 rpms.

Is this normal? Should I be concerned or wait until it's fully broken in before go to the dealer?

Thanks...
ticking or knocking? Which is it? Eitherway I would take it to the dealer immediately and be on record if you have any concern!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BeeRAD56
ticking or knocking? Which is it? Eitherway I would take it to the dealer immediately and be on record if you have any concern!
by the way... this is what my local dealer did. they noted what i thought i heard. they also said they heard what i described, and that i should not be concerned.

bike felt good on the expressway, and on the city side streets today. i am just about 2k on my EG, and it seems to be running better everyday.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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its all normal my 09 sg did the samething. so i put a 103 bb in now it makes even more noise. but no problems as of yet.
 
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