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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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My bike had 69,000 miles on it. I didn't notice smoke but could have been and nobody I ride with said anything about smoking. Leakdown showed ring leakage at around 35-40% I think majority of problems was the head and valve guide though
 
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OK. New cam adjusters, new lifters, new push rods, same noise at 2000rpm. the best description is valve noise like on a lugging engine but only above 2000rpm.
Any advise? Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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OK. New cam adjusters, new lifters, new push rods, same noise at 2000rpm. the best description is valve noise like on a lugging engine but only above 2000rpm.
Any advise? Thanks.
Mine has always done it. They tell me it is normal, I did the 107 kit with different pushrods, lifters, and cams. same noise. Doesn't seem to affect anything.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Rockers might need to be centered or shimmmed. The tolerances in the rocker boxes are so damn huge, it's a wonder any are ever quiet.
I've seen a loose baffle in slip ons sound like valve train noise too, believe it or not.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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I am a very recent convert to Red Line V-Twin 20W-60 engine oil. My experience agrees with many others who have reported quieter engine operation after the change.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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They make noise, it is not abnormal, I have a 99 EG Standard with 40k, the tensioners were changed by the dealer before I bought it and asked about the noise, everything checked out fine.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Any update? Curious to see what you learned.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Screw it Let's Ride, All the valve train is in spec, I'm done messin' and will just ride it. : )
 
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cut the rods and put adjustables on...my valvetrain got so much more quiet after i did the cams and adjustables.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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cut the rods and put adjustables on...my valvetrain got so much more quiet after i did the cams and adjustables.
I've considered that to take up a little more lash but not now, I'm ridin'.
 
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