Sweeeeeeeeeeettttttttt! Poetic Justice what goes around, comes around, huh?

 

so what causes this annoying noise? hopefully it's only annoying and not problematic

 

It's mostly normal..that's why Harley riders have loud pipes. They drown out the ticking/tapping, clanging/banging and the huffing/puffing.

 

Agree with above posts, louder pipes and twist it harder.

 

I would assume that it is valve train clatter caused by clearance between the lifters and push rods. Thin covers and it is close to you so you hear it. Since I went to gear drive and adjustable push rods--I now hear gear whine on top of a little clatter. There is a normal amount of noise that comes out of the top end of HD's.

 

the ticking only comes from the front cylinder

 

I notice the ticking from the front jug more than the back one but I thought it was just me. Now you got me wondering if there is a difference in volume or just my perception of the volume. I am getting on the Evo in about 45 minutes and I will listen closer for a change. Bike has the same noise it always had so it doesn't or didn't alarm me.

 

i'm either lucky or deaf. perhaps both. my streetglide is a no tick bike. and a fairing will show up every sound possible as it's reflected right to you.

 

I think each bike varies a bit as to how loud this ticking is, but generally it sounds like a sewing machine running at high speed. It's normal for this type/design of motor.

Some have gone back to 20W-50 dino oil and heard less clattering if this bothers you that much.

 

I just heard about Mobil Delvac Super 1300.........it's supposed to quiet topend noise