top end noise
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top end noise
I had the 95 Cubic inch big bore kit installed in my 2005 Ultra 5 years ago along with SS-510 Lift Cams. The motor was noisy right off the bat. But lately seems to be more noisy. I can't tell if it's rocker noise or lifter noise. Does anybody think they might know what it is and if this may be a problem.
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I have an 05 Deluxe with a 95 bore ... I also went with Gear Driven Cams, and they were noisy right out the gate.
I love the power, but I hate the noise. Of course, as the engine warms up tolerances loosen up, increasing the noise.
I've gone to wearing in-ear headphones, sometimes without music just to keep the noise out of my ride.
It's mostly annoying at idle or when clutched at a red light, etc. When I am at highway speeds the D&D Fat Cat helps balance out the overall sound.
The funny thing, over the years, every time I have the bike serviced, I'll ask the mechanic what they think of the noise, and all of them said it sounds normal to them.
I don't want to spend anymore money on it, because the bike has never run better, it really is set up just right, other than this "minor" annoyance.
I love the power, but I hate the noise. Of course, as the engine warms up tolerances loosen up, increasing the noise.
I've gone to wearing in-ear headphones, sometimes without music just to keep the noise out of my ride.
It's mostly annoying at idle or when clutched at a red light, etc. When I am at highway speeds the D&D Fat Cat helps balance out the overall sound.
The funny thing, over the years, every time I have the bike serviced, I'll ask the mechanic what they think of the noise, and all of them said it sounds normal to them.
I don't want to spend anymore money on it, because the bike has never run better, it really is set up just right, other than this "minor" annoyance.
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Thanks for all the comments. My Bike runs strong and has plenty of power. I have 20,000 miles on it since the work was done. I guess soon as I get a chance I will get in to the shop that did the work. They do all High performance work for Harley's. Other than that I guess I will just turn the radio up some more and wear ear plugs.
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