'10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets

CVOMAN · Nov 20th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Hello,

My new bike has 500 miles on it and I have had a loud tappet sound (valves) occurring most noisily between 2100 and 2300 RPM.

I finally got tired of this ball ping hammer symphony so I went to a local dealer. They said leave the bike and we'll begin to tear down the engine to find the noise.

A second dealer said the same thing, neither had test ridden the bike.

Finally a third dealer said that they have seen (heard) this with other new Screaming Eagle 100 motors. They claim the problem is that the new bilkes use Harley s Synthetic 3 motor oil. They said the engine is fine, just to change all oils to a non synthetic thicker oil and the sound will go away.

Okay I am skeptical but I remember reading another post where they used a heavier weight oil in the trans and it helped.

Where can I turn for advise, any comments out there???

glider · Nov 20th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Get rid of the Syn 3!

Here's a few things to read...

Oil Suggestions For Harleys - Harley Davidson Community

Oil Groups Explained - Harley Davidson Community

Syn 3 In The Transmission - Harley Davidson Community

NEWHD74FAN · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Do the simple but correct thing like Glider says. Buy your own lubes and have that 3rd dealer put 'em in. That way you are covered, cause if it is trully "tappet noise" it could be something, but the 3rd dealer will have a record and seems to be the one you selected as at least recognizing your concerns.

billnapabill · Nov 20th, 2009, 04:46 PM

I have a 09 CVO and had the same problem and did exacitily what Gllider and NewHD74 told you to do, I switched to Redline Syn and had the dealer change the lube, lucky for me my dealer has Redline as an option. The Tappet noise went away with the Redline in the crankcase, also just for your info put Redline in the Tranny and Primary the shift clunk'll go away too..

Fossil · Nov 21st, 2009, 02:56 AM

I would first check that the valve covers are for the 110. A friend of mine had a tapping in his and the dealer called Harley and they told them to measure the chorme valve covers. They were for a stock 96 incher. Which is shorter than the stockers. The CVO covers were put on and the tappng was gone. Fossi

biscuit · Nov 21st, 2009, 04:43 AM

Dosen't a loose/poorly adjusted primary chain sound like loose tappets or valvetrain issues?

Have you performed the method of adjustment as outlined in the tip "Automatic Chain Tensioner Adjustment?
Just a thought.

1fltri4me · Nov 21st, 2009, 09:03 AM

With only five hundred miles on it,I would have the third dealer change the oil.Then if the noise is still there,you and that dealer can make a decision to go into the motor.

Joe2007ultra · Nov 21st, 2009, 09:13 AM

My 2010 Ultra had the same noise and it turned out to be the automatic tensioner, Also have a buddy with an 09 ultra and his noise also turned out to be the tensioner.

My 2007 ultra never had any problems with the tensioner, Does anyone know what the differance is between the 2007 and 2009 and 20010 tensioner? I have been reading many posts about this noise lately and wonder whats up?

Nov 20th, 2009, 03:13 AM	#1
CVOMAN New Family Ride: 2010 CVO Street Glide Join Date: Nov 9th, 2009 Posts: 1	'10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets Hello, My new bike has 500 miles on it and I have had a loud tappet sound (valves) occurring most noisily between 2100 and 2300 RPM. I finally got tired of this ball ping hammer symphony so I went to a local dealer. They said leave the bike and we'll begin to tear down the engine to find the noise. A second dealer said the same thing, neither had test ridden the bike. Finally a third dealer said that they have seen (heard) this with other new Screaming Eagle 100 motors. They claim the problem is that the new bilkes use Harley s Synthetic 3 motor oil. They said the engine is fine, just to change all oils to a non synthetic thicker oil and the sound will go away. Okay I am skeptical but I remember reading another post where they used a heavier weight oil in the trans and it helped. Where can I turn for advise, any comments out there???

Nov 20th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,008 My Mood:	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets Get rid of the Syn 3! Here's a few things to read... Oil Suggestions For Harleys - Harley Davidson Community Oil Groups Explained - Harley Davidson Community Syn 3 In The Transmission - Harley Davidson Community __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 20th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#3
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,801 My Mood:	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets Do the simple but correct thing like Glider says. Buy your own lubes and have that 3rd dealer put 'em in. That way you are covered, cause if it is trully "tappet noise" it could be something, but the 3rd dealer will have a record and seems to be the one you selected as at least recognizing your concerns. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Nov 20th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#4
billnapabill Play The Throttle Ride: FLTRSE3 Join Date: Jun 26th, 2009 Posts: 217	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets I have a 09 CVO and had the same problem and did exacitily what Gllider and NewHD74 told you to do, I switched to Redline Syn and had the dealer change the lube, lucky for me my dealer has Redline as an option. The Tappet noise went away with the Redline in the crankcase, also just for your info put Redline in the Tranny and Primary the shift clunk'll go away too.. __________________ "I'm gonna ride till I'm Satisfied" Walter Trout

Nov 21st, 2009, 02:56 AM	#5
Fossil Play The Throttle Ride: 1988 Sport Glide FLHS Join Date: Jul 12th, 2008 Location: Panhandle of Florida Posts: 194	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets I would first check that the valve covers are for the 110. A friend of mine had a tapping in his and the dealer called Harley and they told them to measure the chorme valve covers. They were for a stock 96 incher. Which is shorter than the stockers. The CVO covers were put on and the tappng was gone. Fossi

Nov 21st, 2009, 04:43 AM	#6
biscuit Contributor$ Ride: 2008 softail deluxe Join Date: Aug 25th, 2007 Location: Brisbane Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 322	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets Dosen't a loose/poorly adjusted primary chain sound like loose tappets or valvetrain issues? Have you performed the method of adjustment as outlined in the tip "Automatic Chain Tensioner Adjustment? Just a thought.

Nov 21st, 2009, 09:03 AM	#7
1fltri4me Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 Road Glide Join Date: Sep 14th, 2008 Location: Nor. Ca. Posts: 69	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets With only five hundred miles on it,I would have the third dealer change the oil.Then if the noise is still there,you and that dealer can make a decision to go into the motor.

Nov 21st, 2009, 09:13 AM	#8
Joe2007ultra Warming The Wheels Ride: 2010 Ultra Join Date: Oct 12th, 2007 Location: Garden City, New York Posts: 114 My Mood:	Re: '10 CVO Street Glide Screming Eagle - Engine Tappets My 2010 Ultra had the same noise and it turned out to be the automatic tensioner, Also have a buddy with an 09 ultra and his noise also turned out to be the tensioner. My 2007 ultra never had any problems with the tensioner, Does anyone know what the differance is between the 2007 and 2009 and 20010 tensioner? I have been reading many posts about this noise lately and wonder whats up?

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