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Sounds like valves are tapping

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YJBoomer

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OK, It's only when I'm accelerating do I hear what sounds like the valves are tapping. Not all the time, but really hear it when I jump on it hard. Is there something in ecmspy, do I need to remap, take to dealer (yuk) to have them adjusted? Has anyone else had this problem? What was done? any help would be great. BTW, XB12R with K&N and Hawk.
 
I've noticed the same with mine from time-to-time. Same setup...XB12/K&N/Hawk

I'm interested to see what you all say about this...
 
its a harley derived engine, they all make odd noises, unless you hear clanking or you definitly know what pinging sounds like i think your not enjoying your ride enough and spending too much time listening to the engine singing..

and most of that ^^^^ came from a harley/buell technician cause i was also worried about my engine making weird noises at the time
 
Its your intake valves opening and closing. Normal, if you open you inner air box and cover you can really here it.
 
Fox,I figured was just H-D thing. It's just sometimes I hear it and drives me crazy.

Gator, now that you mention it, I didn't start hearing it until I opened up my air box more.

Thanks guys.
 
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