Glad to hear you got her done. For future reference (and those playing along at home), the secret is to leave the bolts in the support & remove everything as an assembly. Here's a couple of quick vids I did some time back.....
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ROCKOUT rocker shaft inserts... make the tapping STOP! From the guy that FOUND and CURED the problem NO ONE ELSE COULD, thank you for your support! Ordering & info http://www.rockout.bizOn ebay! ...CLICK HERE Also on amazon.com...
MY research into the maddening top end tapping problem FINALLY found the cause, and the cure. I discovered that the noise is actually caused by the rocker shafts rotating back and forth along with the rocker arms & clacking against the hold down bolts. ORIGINAL ROCKOUTS lock those shafts in place, stopping the rotation AND THE TAPPING!!
From the guy who found & CURED the problem NO ONE ELSE COULD...
Rockout rocker shaft inserts STOP that Top End ticking/tapping in it's tracks!
The reports from happy TAP FREE Rockout customers just keep on coming...
"ALL HAIL JOHN & HIS AMAZING ROCKOUTS....
Fun diving in and installing these lil miracles and went in as advertised! Fired her up and OMG, nothing but sweet big twin rumble. Went out for the quietest tick free ride I've had since owning her.
Thanks Man... great product, great results."
"Finished up my 107 install this afternoon. Installed the Rockouts, installed new breather assembly, and opened up drain holes while I was in there. Looking at the bolts I couldn't see much if any witness marks but the tapping was still there. After installing the Rockouts and taking the bike out for its test run, I can honestly say this bike has never been this quiet. Thanks John for the time you dedicated to finding and fixing this problem."
"I ordered two sets, have an 08 RK and a 2012 Limited, got the RK's installed recently along with a new compensator, primary bearing ,cams ,lifters,tensioner pads and more. LOL, the freakin thing is so quiet it actually sounds timid ! All I hear is the hum of a turning crankshaft, I did have some trace marks on the rocker shafts so I'm sure they've made a difference. Can't wait to do the Limited, maybe I can sneak up on a Goldwing !! LOL ! A great and easy mod, thanks John, "silence is golden" !!!"
"My feelings are HOLY CRAP. Thanks for coming up with this. Great product."
"Installed mine last night. I admit I was skeptical when I saw this but like others have said, for $15 and a few hours time it couldn't seem to hurt. Some of these bikes are worse than others and mine always seemed to be louder. After doing my 107 I really figured the ticking was just going to be louder (and it was) but it's an exposed engine, so what can you do? THAT annoying noise is now gone. I really was shocked and genuinely pleased that something so simple and inexpensive but perfectly designed worked exactly as described. I would and will recommend these to anyone that asks."
"I installed Rockouts in my bike a few weeks ago. I also installed a 107 kit at the same time. I have run the bike a few times with no tapping noises. I would say if you have the top end apart for the small amount that they cost its worth it. I could see where the bolt and the pin were contacting and was surprised how much movement the shaft has behind the bolt. I will definitely recommend this product."
"I installed my Rockout's last week. Wrench time was about 1.5 beers. Super simple installation. The Rockout's cured the tick! Now I just have the normal Harley noises. Great product!"
MORE comments since the original post...
"I did my installation on Friday, on the bench with all new bolts and breather kits. I thought my Ultra was pretty quiet to begin with, but the difference in the sound of the engine now is nothing short of amazing. I even thought that there was a bit of a placebo effect going on in most of the posts regarding the Rockouts, as I was quite skeptical that it could make that big of a change. I took the bike for a 3 hour ride today without earplugs. I have never done that with any Harley I have owned. That small but nasty little ticking took away the pleasure of riding. Not anymore! It's hard to believe that something this simple could make such an extraordinary change in the tone of the engine. I'm guessing that these posts have already made it to the desk of the engineers at Harley, and it wouldn't surprise me if the 2017's include this fix. Um, maybe not. Thanks!"
"After doing mine I swear it even shifts quieter... Okay, maybe not. Or does it?"
"Another happy customer. I can't believe the difference it made!"
"OK - just back from the test run......
Night and day difference is all I can say. Hard to understand that the tapping can just be "gone". John - you nailed it dude. I will be telling others.
Thanks."
"Installed Rockouts in my 07 Ultra today. Very easy to follow instructions. Fired bike up and no noise. Definitely would recommend. Best $15 I have spent on the bike. Thanks for your efforts."
"I have a 2012 FLHTK with 45k miles on it. I also was experiencing the “drive me crazy” ticking/clicking on startup and around 1900-2400 rpms. Also had a lifter that was bleeding off too fast at shut down. So while I had the bike in the shop for the install of my new S&S lifters, I ordered what I thought was the fix for my “drive me crazy” tick. Found out through this forum that I had not ordered the product that I thought I had ordered. I contacted John at Rockout Rocker Products where I found out in fact I had not ordered his product. Excellent customer service from John, received my “Rockout Rocker “ items. With the installation of new S&S lifters and the Rockout product my bike runs like a fine tuned sewing machine. Not click-clack at start up, no noise at 1900-2400… Road today with a half helmet and all I hear is the pure of the motor just like a well-oiled sewing machine. Since I had both products, I checked the inserts visually and with a digital caliber. Rests assure the Rockout Rocker Products appear to be a better product than the other (not to mention the other name). The outer diameter is slightly different, thus the Rockout insert fits much better, and the material they are made of appears to be stronger. I ’m sold 110% on the Rockout Rocker inserts. Thanks John for a great product. www.rockout.biz email rock-out@att.net"
"including a 5th sleeve is pretty stand up of you, honestly. knowing that, I'd tell someone to go with ROCKOUT over the competition."
And MANY MANY more!
Those are actual comments from users right here on this forum. One happy user even posted before/after videos, showing RockoutsSTOPPEDhis tapping right from idle...
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NO, they DON'T all do that!
ROCKOUT rocker shaft inserts... make the tapping STOP! From the guy that FOUND and CURED the problem NO ONE ELSE COULD, thank you for your support! Ordering & info http://www.rockout.bizOn ebay! ...http://r.ebay.com/luZXQS Also on amazon.com... http://amzn.com/B014O6XOZS Imitated, never equaled... ROCKOUTS!
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THERE IS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL PATENT PENDING ROCKOUT KIT!!
More comments from happy tap free ROCKOUT users...
We use this product for all engine performance upgrades. Makes a massive improvement on lifter noise. A great product!!!
-Palm Beach Harley-Davidson
The name says it all !!!!!!!!! ROCKOUT correct. Purchased for a 2011 FLHTK with a 103. Very easy to install and stopped my noise!!!!!!!! Rock on ROCKOUT !!!!!!!!! No more noise for me...........
-Amazon Customer
Made the top end of my 29k mile 2000 fxdx noticeably quieter and the instructions included made installation a breeze. This is a must have for any twin cam owners, especially considering how inexpensive it is!
-Amazon Customer
Performed as expected on a Sportster 1200 !! No more 2-3k ticking !!
-Amazon Customer
The best $16 bucks I have ever spent in my life. I was ready to trade in my 2012 Street Glide because the rocker noise was making me crazy! At highway speeds all I could hear was valvetrain clatter. Now my 19,000 mile bike sounds brand new! Heck, better than new! Cruising at 80-85 MPH, and all I hear is the wind and my pipes. If you ride a Twin-Cam Harley, you MUST get this product. Took me about 4 hours, and it was worth every second.
-Amazon customer
These are typical of comments from ROCKOUT users all over the WORLD!!
DON'T accept anything less.... ROCKOUTS!!
BEWARE of checkout CHOKING... Rockouts are still just 15.95... SHIPPED!
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THERE IS ONLY ONE (1) PATENT PENDING TOP END TAPPING SOLUTION ON THE MARKET..... ROCKOUT!!
SEE WHAT OTHER HAPPY ROCKOUT CUSTOMERS WORLD WIDE ARE SAYING... User Feedback
DON'T be a victim of SHIPPING SHOCK!! Ever get to checkout & find shipping marked up 200%??? As much as half the item price or more???
NOT at Rockout!! Still just $15.95 SHIPPED! I treat my customers as I want to be treated
As always my sincere thanks to all of you for making Rockouts such a huge worldwide SUCCESS!!
John @ Rockout
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DON'T BE FOOLED BY IMITATORS THAT HAVE COPIED MY KITS!!
THERE IS ONLY ONE (1) PATENT PENDING TOP END TAPPING SOLUTION ON THE MARKET..... ROCKOUT!!
SEE WHAT OTHER HAPPY ROCKOUT CUSTOMERS WORLD WIDE ARE SAYING... User Feedback
DON'T be a victim of SHIPPING SHOCK!! Ever get to checkout & find shipping marked up 200%??? As much as half the item price or more???
NOT at Rockout!! Still just $15.95 SHIPPED! I treat my customers as I want to be treated
Give the biker in your life what he REALLY wants (no... not that)... A TAPPING FREE BIKE!!
As always my sincere thanks to all of you for making Rockouts such a huge worldwide SUCCESS!!
John @ Rockout
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There's still time to give that special someone a tapping free new year!!!
For all twin cam, Evo big twins, and Sporsters!! DON'T BE FOOLED BY IMITATORS THAT HAVE COPIED MY KITS!!
THERE IS ONLY ONE (1) PATENT PENDING TOP END TAPPING SOLUTION ON THE MARKET..... ROCKOUT!!
SEE WHAT OTHER HAPPY ROCKOUT CUSTOMERS WORLD WIDE ARE SAYING... User Feedback
DON'T be a victim of SHIPPING SHOCK!! Ever get to checkout & find shipping marked up 300%??? As much as half the item price or more???
NOT at Rockout!! Still just $15.95 SHIPPED! I treat my customers as I want to be treated
Give the biker in your life what he REALLY wants (no... not that)... A TAPPING FREE BIKE!!
As always my sincere thanks to all of you for making Rockouts such a huge worldwide SUCCESS!!
John @ Rockout
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Last weekend I installed another set of these (the 4th bike I've done this to) on a 2006 Street Bob while changing to chrome rocker covers and tappet blocks. This is an easy job if you are into the rocker boxes for any reason, and it makes so much sense once the parts are visible.
Even if your bike is not a particularly noisy candidate, the price and quality of this product makes it a great value, with no discernible downside that I can tell.
Last weekend I installed another set of these (the 4th bike I've done this to) on a 2006 Street Bob while changing to chrome rocker covers and tappet blocks. This is an easy job if you are into the rocker boxes for any reason, and it makes so much sense once the parts are visible.
Even if your bike is not a particularly noisy candidate, the price and quality of this product makes it a great value, with no discernible downside that I can tell.
All the best,
Shane
Thanks brother, great to hear from another happy tapping free Rockoutuser!
Innovation, not imitation.....ORIGINAL PATENT PENDING ROCKOUTS!
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Only 7 shopping days left!! The perfect gift for that friend, neighbor, or special someone in your life... a TAPPING FREE new year!
BEWARE of others who have copied my kits!!
Innovation, not imitation.....ORIGINAL PATENT PENDING ROCKOUTS!
Only $15.95 SHIPPING INCLUDED. Compare performance & value, the choice is clear... ROCKOUTS lead the way!
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Last edited by ROCKOUT Rocker Products; 12-17-2018 at 08:39 PM.
MY research into the maddening top end tapping problem FINALLY found the cause, and the cure. I discovered that the noise is actually caused by the rocker shafts rotating back and forth along with the rocker arms & clacking against the hold down bolts. ORIGINAL ROCKOUTS lock those shafts in place, stopping the rotation AND THE TAPPING!!
From the guy who found & CURED the problem NO ONE ELSE COULD...
Rockout rocker shaft inserts STOP that Top End ticking/tapping in it's tracks!
DON'T BE FOOLED BY IMITATORS THAT HAVE COPIED MY KITS!!THERE IS ONLY ONE (1) PATENT PENDING TOP END TAPPING SOLUTION ON THE MARKET..... ROCKOUT!!
Innovation, not imitation.....ORIGINAL PATENT PENDING ROCKOUTS!
DON'T get hit with SHIPPING SHOCK!
STILL only $15.95 SHIPPING INCLUDED!!
Thanks as always for your awesome support, and happy holidays from all of us at Rockout
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02-20-2018, 04:19 PM
