2000 Road King with ticking noise

[sfcaruso]

I'm hearing a ticking noise coming from under the gas tank, not sure where when I'm riding and in low rpm in 4th or 5th gear (40-50 mph). It does not tick when idling or when accelerating. I had new adjustable push rods installed at the end of last season, would these be ticking? Is it harming anything? I'ts got plenty of power and other than the annoying ticking noise runs real good.

 

[HDDon]

When you had the pushrods installed did you also change out the lifters?

 

[sfcaruso]

I don't think so. I had pushrods and new chain tensioners installed.

 

[Bodeen]

Check the torque on your exhaust mounting nuts where they attach at the heads. Maybe ab exhaust leak.

Bodeen

 

[sfcaruso]

Thanks, they are tight no leaks.

 

[glider]

I'm hearing a ticking noise coming from under the gas tank, not sure where when I'm riding and in low rpm in 4th or 5th gear (40-50 mph). It does not tick when idling or when accelerating. I had new adjustable push rods installed at the end of last season, would these be ticking? Is it harming anything? I'ts got plenty of power and other than the annoying ticking noise runs real good.

It sounds like you may have a pushrod that isn't properly adjusted.

 

[sfcaruso]

Thanks, is this something that is an inexpensive (if there is such a thing) fix ?