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Engine Noise

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by jerard, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. jerard

    jerard New Member

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    I have a 2004 Softail Classic with 16,000 on the odometer. Just started to hear a "clicking" sound from the engine. Have not had a chance to investigate but I suspect something is amiss with the tappets. Is this common for this age and mileage? Am I on the right track? Thanks in advance.

    Jerry
    jerard, Aug 21, 2007
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    a few questions....how hard do you ride your bike?? how often do you change the oil and filter?? 16k seems a little soon for lifter probs. under normal circumstances....................
    chucktx, Aug 21, 2007
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  4. jerard

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    I don't ride the bike particularly hard and chnge the oil and filter every 5000 miles. I use Amsoil.

    Jerry
    jerard, Aug 21, 2007
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    I have an 02' Heritage Classic with 25K on it and no noises. I run AMSOIL also, but change it every 2500 to 3000. I change the primary at 5000 and the tranny at 7500.

    JMO, but I wouldn't recommend running any oil, dino or synthetic, for 5000 miles between changes. Might be ok to run it that long on a water cooled engine.
    ringo912, Aug 21, 2007
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Actually that is HD's new service interval on the TC motors, I wouldn't try it on an evo or shovel but the TC has better engineering and manuf processes behind it.
    hotroadking, Aug 21, 2007
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    noise

    Good Morning; Speaking Of Noise In The Top End. Mine Was Making Noise For A While. Last Week, After Riding It For An Hour Stopped The Bike, Got Off It For A While. Got Back On Started It, No Oil Pressure. According To The Shop, The Gear That Drives The Oil Pump Exploaded. New Engine Going In This Week. Look Out
    TERRY50, Sep 18, 2007
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    This is on your 07 Ultra??? :eek: That's not very encouraging.
    voodoochild, Sep 19, 2007
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    I'd be interested to know what the runout on the crankshaft measures. Sounds like you scissored the crank and due to the wobble in the shaft the oil pump comes apart. This is an all too often occurance in the twin cams. I wonder if the cranks are being built by a new contractor because we've been seeing this on many 06 and newer engines.
    VYBR8ER, Sep 20, 2007
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  10. TERRY50

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    They Called And Said The Bike Will Be Ready Tommorrow. Had To Put A Few More Miles On The New Engine They Put In It. Ley You Know More When I Get The Bike Back-------------later
    TERRY50, Sep 20, 2007
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    New Engine

    Just Picked Up The Bike Yesterday. They Charged Me For The Download, Because Of The New Pipes On The Bike. Other Then That It Runs Great
    TERRY50, Sep 22, 2007
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  12. chucktx

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    that is great to hear terry.......have fun and stay safe!!!!:)
    chucktx, Sep 22, 2007
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