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Clicking noise

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by 01HDSG, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. 01HDSG

    01HDSG New Member

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    First time posting, couldn't find anything in other posts about this problem, so here goes. I have a 2001 Super Glide wit about 14,000 miles. I keep hearing this clicking sound coming from what seems to be the top end. Sometimes it's worse when I first start up but goes away quickly. I just changed oil to Amsoil synthetic, Noise is still there. I'm thinking it might be a lifter but not sure. I bought this bike used and I think it was sitting for awhile. Anyone with any ideas?
    01HDSG, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    try changing the oil a couple of times.....the bike is very low milage, with a lot of sitting time. a lifter may be trying to stick. change both filter and oil about 1000/1500 miles apart....see if the lifter cleans out.
    chucktx, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    i second that , if it sat to much witch it sounds like it did with only 14K miles on a 01 don't try to ride it hard or you'll be doing more repairs just ride it easy /normal & she should come back up /loose to where it not trying to stick & welcome to the site
    cowboy, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. 01HDSG

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    Thanks guys. Sorry it took so long to answer. I changed oil twice now and the noise is still there but smetimes not as loud. Was thinking of changing lifters this winter anyway, but I'll see how the rest of the season goes.
    01HDSG, Aug 25, 2009
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  6. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    sounds like you on the right track let us know how it comes out & ride safe
    cowboy, Aug 26, 2009
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