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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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I have the same thing on my 2008 ultra. took it to the dealer and they said they don't hear anything. Maybe i am hearing things too.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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I have the same issue.......just took it for 10k service and it's still there....I have tried many types of oils and I am back to stock oil. I have been told and read it here that those with a windshield hear it more,that is total bullcrap,it wasn't there the first 1000 miles......check this link,it may or may not help
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...in-09-rkc.html
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Probably coming from the lifters, just turn up the radio. Works for me.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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My SG had a tick once but I sprayed it with flea and tick powder. Problem solved.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Ticking is probably valve train noise. No worries.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ultrat
mine is at 2,200-2,800k rpms at constant running..noiser at these rpms tic.....sound.
+1. It's valve/lifter something noise. I've had several Harleys and the RG I currently have is the Loudest ever. Like it's coming apart. I'm taking it in one day...

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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The ticking noises you hear are the solenoids in the fuel injectors opening and closing. This is normal
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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The ticking noises you hear are the solenoids in the fuel injectors opening and closing. This is normal
But would that noise be coming from the left side?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Yes because it is more open. the air cleaner blocks most of the sound on the right side. i tested this using a decades old technique.....a long screwdriver. touch the blade end of a flat tip screwdriver to the fuel injector and the other end up to your ear. You will hear the solenoids actuating. The screwdriver acts like a stethoscope. We used this technique to diagnose engine noises in school. Works like a charm. The longer the screwdriver the better!
 
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Shoot I was meaning to ask... Say you have a sloppy valve train making noise. Can you cut out the stock pushrods and put in adjustables to take up the slack? Will that quiet it down? I wonder if anyone ever tried that.

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