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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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I have a 1999 Road King Classic with 52,000 miles on it. Recently it seems like my engine is vibrating more during idle. After noticing this I have also noticed a knocking sound when on the throttle.

Bike appears to be running fine...no problems with RPM or sound of the exhaust. None of the 10 codes is showing an error either.

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How's the oil pressure? Do you still have stock cam tensioners?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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Oil pressure is okay. I do have what I believe is an inner primary leak but I have been checking the oil and making sure it's at correct level while I work on leak.

Not sure on the cam tensioners as I bought the bike used a few years ago.
 
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With that mileage, I would definitely check the cam tensioners to see. I would go down through the rockers and freshen up the top on the way down. If you have stock tensioners it would be a good time to upgrade to either gears or the new hydraulic kit. If you have the money, could also do a 95" at the same time.
 
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