Hi Guys,
I just bought a new 2008 Ultra Classic a few days ago.&nbsp\\;I've approx. 300 miles on her and I noticed a tapping noise coming form the engine.&nbsp\\; Always owned water cooled bikes before and never heard this noise on any of them.&nbsp\\; I took her back to the dealer twice and got the same answer.&nbsp\\; Normal noise, part of the break-in period. Blah, blah, blah...
Is this true.
Thanks for the help.
Psycho Mike

 

A little noise is normal for HD bikes.&nbsp\\; Due to engine design, engine noises migrate up through&nbsp\\;the pushrods to the rocker boxes.&nbsp\\;It was that way on my Sporty and the same on E-glide.&nbsp\\; Once the engine finishes breaking in some of the tapping will go away, but never completely.&nbsp\\; If it gets bothersome do what I do on long rides - wear ear plugs or turn the music up good and loud.&nbsp\\;

 

Your ok, mine made the noise when it was new. It quit or I got use to it one.

 

My 07 was noisy new, noisy now with 19k and i love it....character!

 

My 02 did it and my 08 does it. I'd say it's normal.

 

I have 8000 miles on my "08" ultra. The noise gets louder every week. Dealer says its normal. Of course there is no adjustment on the valves so they have to say that. Someone on here said it has hydraulic lifters so there is no need for adjustment. Bull s***. Chevy motors have almost always had hydraulic lifters, and you can still adjust the valves. I guess Harley just doesn't have that option. Let's just engineer a valve tap into the engine with no way to take it out. Makes sense to me.

 

Loud pipes [sm=biker2.gif]

 

Thanks Guys,
The noise doesn't bother me I just wanted to make sure I wasn't receiving the standad BS from the dealer.
Ride safe
Psycho

 

Im on my second twin cam same noise in both.
Ride and be happy.

 

The noise is more amplified on the Ultra due to the fairings, bags, etc. They all do it, it's just more noticeable on the Ultra.
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Enjoy your new ride!