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bodean46 · Mar 14th, 2012, 07:47 AM

Well, after 1200 miles, it still makes quite a bit of racket, but re-adjusted the valves helped some. The pushrods (Screamin Eagle non-tapered) seem to have a catch at the lifter cup so thinking that may be causing some of the noise. Bike pulls like a freight train with the wife and i both on it, even tho i haven't twisted it real hard yet, just 50 to 70 in a little over a car length, but wife says it runs a whole lot better, so we're going to ride it for another 1500 miles then decide with the shop what direction to go. Real happy with the power so may just ride it out.

Mar 14th, 2012, 07:47 AM	#23
bodean46 Start The Engine Join Date: Nov 8th, 2011 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 19	Re: 97" build sounds like it's coming apart Well, after 1200 miles, it still makes quite a bit of racket, but re-adjusted the valves helped some. The pushrods (Screamin Eagle non-tapered) seem to have a catch at the lifter cup so thinking that may be causing some of the noise. Bike pulls like a freight train with the wife and i both on it, even tho i haven't twisted it real hard yet, just 50 to 70 in a little over a car length, but wife says it runs a whole lot better, so we're going to ride it for another 1500 miles then decide with the shop what direction to go. Real happy with the power so may just ride it out. __________________ Life ain't easy when your fat and greasy!