Top End Noise
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 211
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From: NC
Support for the rocker arms is held down with 4 large bolts. It is not dowel pined, and before it locks down, the is some play in the bolt holes. If you read the PDF instructions for adjustable push rod, in certain applications, it instructs you to slide the support outboard toward the cam side so the push rods do not interfere. However, once you lock down the support, it's fixed. If it were to come loose, it would be banging big time. There is an end play in the rocker arm but the max is .025 side to side is what they are talking about (I think)
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: wet coast BC
some of those that shimmed the rocker have since written it off as a futile exercise.
my choice was to follow a suggestion from 2010 to replace the spring for the oil bypass. since 2010 to present no more valve train sewing machine sound ticking away.
http://www.baisley.com/oil_spring_product.htm
But this cheap fix is avoided by many. The theory is that the lifters are not getting enough recharge. whatever, it worked for me delivered at $20
my choice was to follow a suggestion from 2010 to replace the spring for the oil bypass. since 2010 to present no more valve train sewing machine sound ticking away.
http://www.baisley.com/oil_spring_product.htm
But this cheap fix is avoided by many. The theory is that the lifters are not getting enough recharge. whatever, it worked for me delivered at $20
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 541
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engine noise can not be diagnosed over the internet. Two different mechanics said the noise is normal, but your asking folks on the internet, that have not even heard the noise for a another opinion. If i were not a mechanic or without mechanical abilities, i would listen to what a qualified mechanic told me after he heard and fully understood my concern.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,814
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From: USA
What concerns me is I didn't have the top end noise for 20k miles and now I do.
So when I'm told "it's normal" by a mechanic, I have a hard time buying that because "normal" to me is the sound it DIDN'T made the last 20k miles, not the sound it IS making making now.
But then maybe developing a noise at 20k is normal. That's why we ask.
So when I'm told "it's normal" by a mechanic, I have a hard time buying that because "normal" to me is the sound it DIDN'T made the last 20k miles, not the sound it IS making making now.
But then maybe developing a noise at 20k is normal. That's why we ask.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Canada
After 20,000 miles on my 2012 limited, it has pick up a slight ticking noise in the top end. Two Harley tech's have told me this is normal. After reading several threads here, there sounds like there might a slight chance that if I replace my lifters I might be able to reduce the noise. The noise really isn't to bad, it's more of a nuisance than anything, and really don't want to spend the money on lifters if it's not going to take care of my problem. Has anyone replaced their lifters because of the same problem that I have, and was happy that they did ? Also, has anyone put up with this noise for any amount of real time, and found out it's just that, a little noise.
Thanks In Advance Jonnierock
Thanks In Advance Jonnierock
My engine has always been noisier than I thought it should be and the dealer techs always told me it was normal noise. After about 15,000 miles the noise was more prominent. Took it back to the dealer and they agreed to pull the lifter out to check them out. The found that the hard chromium coating on the rollers on my lifters was peeling off and that they had damaged my cams lobes as well. They replaced my lifters and cams and the prominent noise was gone but the engine is still nosier then I think it should be. I have lots of warranty left so I will just continue riding and see what happens. The engine runs great otherwise.
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