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[4fun]

Went for what was supposed to be a nice 200 mile ride. The bike (15 CVO Limited), decided it didn't want to finish. Started making a loud chirping noise, no noticeable loss in power.

Went straight to the nearest Harley dealer. The noise evolved into a more deeper sound, almost clacking. Seemed to be running rougher also.

Got there 10 minutes before they closed. The professional opinion was " that don't sound good".

Worst part, having to call the wife to come rescue me.

Anyone care to guess what they will find?

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[J.D.]

Sounds like you are in the club, but there's a chance you got it just before alot of damage was done.

[fastfreddy]

how many miles on the bike ?

[ultrafxr]

Sounds like you are in the club, but there's a chance you got it just before alot of damage was done.

Seriously doubt that unfortunately. By the time you hear this noise it's almost certainly too late to prevent major damage from fine metallic debris having been circulated throughout the motor.


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[4fun]

how many miles on the bike ?

8000. I know, I promised I would ride a lot more this year, but that seems to have come to a screeching halt.

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[4fun]

Seriously doubt that unfortunately. By the time you hear this noise it's almost certainly too late to prevent major damage from fine metallic debris having been circulated throughout the motor.


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Hope not, but we will see how good the Cornerstone ESP is.

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[J.D.]

More than likely lifters and camshafts are shot.  Depending on the amount of debris throughout the engine will dictate the extent of the damage.

[4fun]

More than likely lifters and camshafts are shot.  Depending on the amount of debris throughout the engine will dictate the extent of the damage.

Will find out Tuesday when they tear it apart.

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[prodrag1320]

Seriously doubt that unfortunately. By the time you hear this noise it's almost certainly too late to prevent major damage from fine metallic debris having been circulated throughout the motor.


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100% agree`d

[ckduallie]

WOW! Only 8k, my 15 FLHTKSE did the same thing with almost exactly 15k. Cam and rear exhaust lifter was ground zero. Got the entire engine rebuilt under warrenty and while they were in there I had some head work done and S&S cams too.

[fastfreddy]

8k ouch!! 18k on mine and depending on what HD offers tomorrow for the RGU line up... i may be getting some lifters replaced in the "rental" ...very soon

[coloradotom]

Trick is when you hear that chirp run it full wide open so you completely trash the motor because if you don't, they just want to rebuild yours, and who knows what damage they'll miss/overlook in their effort to save them pennies.

[fastfreddy]

Trick is when you hear that chirp run it full wide open so you completely trash the motor because if you don't, they just want to rebuild yours, and who knows what damage they'll miss/overlook in their effort to save them pennies.

good advice, will keep that in mind WHEN it happens 

[4fun]

Trick is when you hear that chirp run it full wide open so you completely trash the motor because if you don't, they just want to rebuild yours, and who knows what damage they'll miss/overlook in their effort to save them pennies.

I think I did a pretty good job trashing it. I have the Cornerstone ESP so let's see what they approve.

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[TN]

Trick is when you hear that chirp run it full wide open so you completely trash the motor because if you don't, they just want to rebuild yours, and who knows what damage they'll miss/overlook in their effort to save them pennies.

It makes sense what you suggest but I just couldn't do it intentionally, maybe, naw. 

I chose to be proactive on mine, but that's no guarantee it won't happen. I thought the rushedmore bikes came with SE lifters. or do they?

Good luck 4fun

TN