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[Dryer]

They are picking my krypto bike up tomorrow.  3200 miles on it and between 2500-3000 rpms it sounds like it going to come apart.  It is backfiring really bad on decel now and it has never done that till recently.  Nothing has been changed on the bike since I had it tuned at 250 miles.  Ill let you know the out come.

[Unbalanced]

backfiring on decel sounds like you have an intake leak.   

[Phantom309]

What kind of oil r most of u running? I've heard all synthetic oils have a much lower sulfer content than dino oil. I think the sulfer content helps to muffle some of the noises some of u speak of. I understand we all like the best for our bikes & synthetic takes more abuse, but if a car can run on cheap dino oil for thousands of miles ... y can't a harley engine do the same? Yes I know these r air cooled & run hotter, but all oils break down after time ... even synthetic. Y not try some cheap dino oil for a bit & see if it helps ... can't hurt anything to try plus oil changes would be cheaper.

I run redline in mine & it has the typical valvetrain noise too, but nothing drastic. I was gonna try some cheap stuff next oil change for the hell of it. I heard about this over at bobistheoilguy.com & forget all the details, but figured I'd give it a try once.

[Puck]

I was going to try to replace a quart with a quart of Lucas oil treatment....that stuff is great and real thick...prolly work wonders on these noisy bastards....

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

S&S lifters,(they are our choice) with an adjustable pushrod to pre-load the lifter correctly, seems to quiet these up.
Just what we witnessed, FWIW.
Scott

[hbens]

I use the Redline products in the primary and transmission. Mobil1 synthetic in the crankcase because I bought a case of it dirt cheap during an AutoParts/Parts America sale.
The Redline transmission fluid with Shockproof is the most noticeable  change. The clunk in gear shifting is gone. I was impressed by how this stuff sticks to the measuring cup I use. It is still all over the sides of the cup 2 weeks after the oil change.

[harleyguynv]

S&S lifters,(they are our choice) with an adjustable pushrod to pre-load the lifter correctly, seems to quiet these up.
Just what we witnessed, FWIW.
Scott

Are you adjusting them to 4 turns with the S&S pushrods (or say screamin eagle)?

[HILLSIDECYCLE.COM]

Are you adjusting them to 4 turns with the S&S pushrods (or say screamin eagle)?

Pushrods with 32 TPI...........4.6 turns= .142.6"(.031" per turn)
Pushrods with 24 TPI...........3.3 turns= .142.8"(.042" per turn)
Travel limiter-equipped lifters as per instructions.
Scott

[Trainwreck]

I have a 2010 110 SE on a Electra Glide CVO. It has the slight ticking noise while idling but it does not bother me. I have extended warranty.  I love this bike and the 110. Its a rocket and the bike is exceptionally comfortable.

[hdaliaconis]

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