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Old 07-17-2008, 06:24 PM
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Default 2007 Sportster chatter?
Is it normal for my 07 Sportster 883R to have valve train noise. Much like a sewing machine when its cold...but when it gets hot it starts to clatter. Much like and old Chevy 350 that needs the rocker arms adjusted. Is this normal operation sound of the Sportsters?
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 06:47 PM
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Yep, it is normal.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 06:52 PM
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Not only is it normal... I'd be worried sick if mine DIDN'T make those kinds of noises.
 
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Old 07-17-2008, 06:57 PM
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If it sounds like all the others, yup, its normal
 
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Harley sells a kit so you can remove the chickens and ducks from your bike. Quiets it right
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Yep normal. I had the same question when I bought my Sporty. Welcome
 
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Add in the "clunk" when shifting.&nbsp\\; The 404 server error is attacking now!
 
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It's all good...welcome to the madness

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Old 07-17-2008, 09:06 PM
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Harley sells a kit so you can remove the chickens and ducks from your bike. Quiets it right
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Cripes..so that's been my problem all along.


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