Why does my Harley Davidson 103 make a ticking noise?
All of the 103 & 110 motors have valve noise. Some, more than others. There is nothing wrong. No reason for concern. There is no valve or pushrod adjustment on a stock Harley Davidson Twin Cam. My son’s 2013 Soft Tail Slim 103 got very much louder with the valve noise. My buddies and I pulled the rocker box covers and could not find anything wrong.
What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Street Glide have?
i have a 2012 street glide engine is far noiser than my 09 96 cubic inch engine a lot of excessive top end noise and lifter rattle in the morning oncold start up tec at harley shop said they are having a lot of lifter problems with the 2012 they will change them out for me but wait see if the motor company comes out with a fix or replacments
Is the Harley Davidson 103ci hot or noisy?
Its a air cooled HD motor, Its suppose to be hot and when you sit on the motor its going to be noisy. My 06,08, and 2012 all sound the same.
Why does my 103 motor make a clunking sound when I turn it off?
Some 103 motors tick a little worse than others. It’s really not anything to be overly concerned about. Make sure that you are running a quality oil. We like Spectro oils best. The clunking sound that you hear when you turn your bike off is your compensator assembly. It is a poor design.
All of the 103 & 110 motors have valve noise. Some, more than others. There is nothing wrong. No reason for concern. There is no valve or pushrod adjustment on a stock Harley Davidson Twin Cam. My son’s 2013 Soft Tail Slim 103 got very much louder with the valve noise. My buddies and I pulled the rocker box covers and could not find anything wrong.
Some 103 motors tick a little worse than others. It’s really not anything to be overly concerned about. Make sure that you are running a quality oil. We like Spectro oils best. The clunking sound that you hear when you turn your bike off is your compensator assembly. It is a poor design.
Why does my Harley Davidson make a knocking noise?
Twin cam engine cutaway. The crankshaft flywheels in the twin cam engine are pressed together and have the potential to twist or slip, which will cause a knocking noise in the bottom end or near the gear case; plus, a much more noticeable engine vibration.
Why does my Dyna Glide make a ticking noise?
Assuming the oil pressure measures within spec, a lifter can become stuck and cause a ticking noise at all times. If this is the case, the lifters need to be inspected and replaced as necessary, as excess valve lash can ruin a motor in a hurry. Figure 2. Replacing faulty lifter. Oil type and viscosity can play a major role in valvetrain noise.
Twin cam engine cutaway. The crankshaft flywheels in the twin cam engine are pressed together and have the potential to twist or slip, which will cause a knocking noise in the bottom end or near the gear case; plus, a much more noticeable engine vibration.
Assuming the oil pressure measures within spec, a lifter can become stuck and cause a ticking noise at all times. If this is the case, the lifters need to be inspected and replaced as necessary, as excess valve lash can ruin a motor in a hurry. Figure 2. Replacing faulty lifter. Oil type and viscosity can play a major role in valvetrain noise.