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Old 05-04-2022, 06:10 AM
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I have had them on my 131 for about 5k miles now. I had valve train tapping after the SE 131 install and decided to have these added. All tapping gone now and valve train is quiet.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCalHarley
I have had them on my 131 for about 5k miles now. I had valve train tapping after the SE 131 install and decided to have these added. All tapping gone now and valve train is quiet.
thanks! This is the type of feedback I was looking for! Gives me hope that I can enjoy this bike again…
 
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Originally Posted by briggs07
thanks! This is the type of feedback I was looking for! Gives me hope that I can enjoy this bike again…
As long as the noise is coming from excessive valve lash and the resulting tapping these will do the trick. The noise will be coming from the rocker boxes. Pretty easy to check with an inexpensive mechanics stethoscope. Good luck!!
 
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I'd be tempted to recheck pushrod adjustment before pulling the rocker boxes etc. I added a half turn (4.5 turns) out and have no noise. Also, check to verify if one or more pushrods may be rubbing the pushrod tube, which will cause a similar noise.

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Originally Posted by briggs07
thanks! This is the type of feedback I was looking for! Gives me hope that I can enjoy this bike again…
I think this adjustables must be standard to any top-end to remove ticking. See confirmation: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/milwa...l#post19495568
 
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