engine noise

[steve299]

My 08 has a bit of a ticking noise at higher revs, but have been told by numerous people that it is normal on sportsters. And plenty of other sportys are making the same noise.

 

[nakkers]

The post to look for a comparo are a good start.

IMO, the engine sounds a bit agricultural, or tractor like on a Sporty.

I wouldn't say there is any ticking or metallic sounds.

 

[eleft36]

This much gear meshing will and does create noise.

Al

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[BUBBIE]

a good way to understand the differences...

sewing machine = metrics

THRASHING MACHINE= harleys
now i hope you can feel good about your harley and just go ride.

signed....BUBBIE

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

Ouch Bubbie, a "Thrashing machine" is a bit harsh, something more agricultural like a tractor would be a bit "nicer"...think...eh one potato - two potato at a time maybe?:s

 

[Jack Klarich]

More gears more noise, not always a bad thing, Sportsters have better valve train alignment than Big Twins Go figure, Jack

 

[busfreak]

I had a Honda VFR that I rode around on and when I hopped on my sportster it sounded like I was on a tractor compared to the Honda. Have you listed to the tranny on the sportster when you shift it sure dosen't sound like the metrics.

 

[mlrc10]

That why everyone puts loud pipes on Harley's ,so they don't have to listen to the motor.LOL