S&S cam conversion

Hi, I'm new to this board. I've got an 03 fxst, carbed with a SE intake, D&D xhp 2 into 1 pipes, and S&S 510 geared cams. I've noticed more upper valve train noise since the cam conversion was done. the gears also make noise but I expected that. the local harley shop says that the noise is normal for these cams. ( they did the work ). I was just wanting to hear from someone else that has geared cams and if they have more tappet noise. Kevin

Raunchy42, without being there, it would be an injustice to give you a yes or no answer about a noise on a Harley. Harley’s make noise. More cam = more noise. (basically).
You must make sure the pre-load/mesh thingy on your gear 'set-up' is correct, or your in for trouble and some noise.

My.02

I just converted my wifes 2000 Heritage to S&S gears and TW37G cam. I find it to be quieter (or at leats a more pleasing noise) than stock chain driven cam.