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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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Default SE lifters. Problems?
Anybody heard of the SE lifters coming apart on occasion? I've had a little top end noise since I did the BigBore. To me it doesn't amount to anything. I used the SE lifters. Had it in the shop for repairs unrelated to the BB. The mechanic suggested I reinstall the stock lifters to eliminate the noise (It really isn't much noise) and the possibility of SE lifter failure. Opinions?
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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I have a mate with a SE113 and he had a lifter collapse. Broke both chains, destroyed the right case.

Stock or S&S would be my advice.....
 
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Here is my 2 cents worth on the S.E. lifters.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...8-09-08-a.html
 
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Huh, I think I'm going to look for my stock lifters today.
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Picked up a set of S&S lifters today. Surgery tomorrow.
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i heard the samething se lifters no good and i heard they do fail stay with stock or s&s as stated above.
 
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