Try some Black Ops lifter from HQ www.head-quarters.com

 

I actually started really hearing th ticking when I took off the helmet (I guess another reason to wear it). I changed out my mufflers to slightly louder and with the ticking not being too loud (which I figure should be the right amount for the engine) I pretty much can't hear it now. We'll see how it goes.

George.

 

Thank you all for your replies...the bike is entirely stock and the dealer has given the valves/springs/lifters the once over....I will try changing the oil to synthetic and an injector cleaner.....if this doesn't do it, either I live with it or move on to a different Harley......Thanks again....this forum is a great place to learn for us new Harley owners !

 

Look at your heatsheild and florboards.Had one come in the other day that was ticking.Sounded like it was coming apart at high rpm.Heatsheild was hitting.I took a screwdriver handle and started tapping stuff on the bike when it was off.Thats how I found it.It rattled to beat all heck