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Harley Davidson deluxe 2006 has a reasonably loud tapping sound from top of motor. Is it fixable

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  • KiwiHarley76
    KiwiHarley76
    7 months
    I have a tapping noise coming from top of my motor and am hoping that it is not a major and need a rebuild or replacement 

  • Jenko
    Jenko
    7 months
    G'day.
    Working on the assumptions that:
    1. the post isn't rhetorical,
    2. that you have zero mechanical knowledge and,
    3. you're genuinely asking is it fixable:-
    Everything is fixable.
    If your bike has a knock it didn't have before, don't run it again until you know why.
    It could be as simple as a perished bushing or a gummed up lifter, or as serious as a bent valve.
    If you don't have the mechanical knowledge to figure it out, you're going to have to take it to someone.
    It's not really the sort of thing that can be diagnosed remotely.
    Apologies if my assumptions are incorrect, but you weren't getting any answers.
    Where are you local to?

  • Hilly
    Hilly
    7 months
    I dunno, smells like bait to me.
  • KiwiHarley76
    KiwiHarley76
    7 months
    Im in Melbourne Australia 
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    7 months
    Earplugs??
  • Jenko
    Jenko
    7 months
    Quoting Hilly on 19 Apr 2024 08:54 AM

    I dunno, smells like bait to me.

    Yeah, I thought about that, and it does, but could also be a newb with no fkn idea, and not enough manners to create a proper profile.
    If his mother needs an operation he can get fucked, but I aint gonna stand on the sidelines if someone might need help, just because scammers.
    I've met people this stupid out there on bikes. Possibly you have too. Squids for example.
    Helping with advice costs me nothing, may uncover a scam, and is kinda why the site exists, in part.
    If we all gonna sit silently giving side-eye to fuckers who sound suss, maybe the whole 'helpful forums' thing is just a big wank?
    Unfortunately I'm one of those who runs in while everyone's still looking around wondering who's gonna run in.
    Archangel syndrome.🤷‍♂️
  • Jenko
    Jenko
    7 months
    Quoting KiwiHarley76 on 19 Apr 2024 12:01 PM

    Im in Melbourne Australia 

    Put "Harley repairs Melbourne" into Google.
    Then book it in to one of the results for a service.
    Trailer it there.
    It will cost what it will cost.
    Then delete or update your profile here. 
    Show some respect, get some respect...
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    7 months
    Ignore the tosspots here matey.  All Harleys make some top end noise.

    if its very bad and a new noise and your not mechanically inclined then trailer it to say Harley Heaven or a good harley mechanic for them to have a squiz.
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    7 months
    Jenko I usually try to help, we have a serial pest that comes an goes an he has sucked me in more than once, all good brother, helping each other is what it's all about.
  • KiwiHarley76
    KiwiHarley76
    7 months
    Thought I better update my profile for all the people thinking I am a scammer. Well I'm not and genuinely wanting to know about my baby. But will get it looked at like others have said and keep you all posted. Thank to a couple of you who knew I was not a scammer. Chess. 
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    7 months
    Fair enough mate. I notice you've changed your name from the GG number thing . How do you do that?
    Ive tried to change my name but I cant figure out how to do it.
    I have been accused of actually bashing up harmless little mutts just because I needed to invent a name for myself.
    So yer obviously a sheep shagger ?

  • Hilly
    Hilly
    7 months
    Quoting KiwiHarley76 on 22 Apr 2024 08:29 AM

    Thought I better update my profile for all the people thinking I am a scammer. Well I'm not and genuinely wanting to know about my baby. But will get it looked at like others have said and keep you all posted. Thank to a couple of you who knew I was not a scammer. Chess. 

    Hope you get it sorted mate, I didn't think you were a scammer, I thought you might have been a serial spammer, big difference, anyway all the best with it.
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    7 months
    Quoting KiwiHarley76 on 22 Apr 2024 08:29 AM

    Thought I better update my profile for all the people thinking I am a scammer. Well I'm not and genuinely wanting to know about my baby. But will get it looked at like others have said and keep you all posted. Thank to a couple of you who knew I was not a scammer. Chess. 

    You dont know a bloke called speedy do ya ?
  • GGUser260
    GGUser260
    7 months
    Quoting Hilly on 19 Apr 2024 08:54 AM

    I dunno, smells like bait to me.

    Quoting Jenko on 19 Apr 2024 10:27 PM

    Yeah, I thought about that, and it does, but could also be a newb with no fkn idea, and not enough manners to create a proper profile.

    If his mother needs an operation he can get fucked, but I aint gonna stand on the sidelines if someone might need help, just because scammers.
    I've met people this stupid out there on bikes. Possibly you have too. Squids for example.
    Helping with advice costs me nothing, may uncover a scam, and is kinda why the site exists, in part.
    If we all gonna sit silently giving side-eye to fuckers who sound suss, maybe the whole 'helpful forums' thing is just a big wank?
    Unfortunately I'm one of those who runs in while everyone's still looking around wondering who's gonna run in.
    Archangel syndrome.🤷‍♂️

    Very well said. If someone turns out to be baiting and you have tried to do a good turn then any joke certainly isn't on you.
  • GGUser260
    GGUser260
    7 months
    Quoting KiwiHarley76 on 22 Apr 2024 08:29 AM

    Thought I better update my profile for all the people thinking I am a scammer. Well I'm not and genuinely wanting to know about my baby. But will get it looked at like others have said and keep you all posted. Thank to a couple of you who knew I was not a scammer. Chess. 

    Quoting beaglebasher on 22 Apr 2024 11:48 AM

    You dont know a bloke called speedy do ya ?

    If you're looking for a new name Beagle, how about "Speedybasher" .You never know ,it might flush out the little prick for another round!
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    7 months
    Good thinking number 260.  
    Errrr,  you're not speedy are ya ?
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    7 months
    Quoting Hilly on 19 Apr 2024 08:54 AM

    I dunno, smells like bait to me.

    Quoting Jenko on 19 Apr 2024 10:27 PM

    Yeah, I thought about that, and it does, but could also be a newb with no fkn idea, and not enough manners to create a proper profile.

    If his mother needs an operation he can get fucked, but I aint gonna stand on the sidelines if someone might need help, just because scammers.
    I've met people this stupid out there on bikes. Possibly you have too. Squids for example.
    Helping with advice costs me nothing, may uncover a scam, and is kinda why the site exists, in part.
    If we all gonna sit silently giving side-eye to fuckers who sound suss, maybe the whole 'helpful forums' thing is just a big wank?
    Unfortunately I'm one of those who runs in while everyone's still looking around wondering who's gonna run in.
    Archangel syndrome.🤷‍♂️

    I know what you mean about some people with no idea.
    A bloke at work was telling me about his BMW. He was telling me all about how good it was and that coppers use them all over the world. He's had it for a couple of years.  I had no fuckin interest but just to be polite I asked if it was a shaft drive.
    He looked at me with a confused look on his dial and said he didn't know. I asked him to show me a pic of it and informed him it was indeed a shaft drive. He seemed happy about that and thanked me for letting him know.  We all know that BMW riders are weird fuckers anyway but I don't understand how it's possible to own a bike for 2 years and not know that. 
    Goes without saying the bike was ugly as fuck.
  • GGUser260
    GGUser260
    7 months
    Quoting Hilly on 19 Apr 2024 08:54 AM

    I dunno, smells like bait to me.

    Quoting Jenko on 19 Apr 2024 10:27 PM

    Yeah, I thought about that, and it does, but could also be a newb with no fkn idea, and not enough manners to create a proper profile.

    If his mother needs an operation he can get fucked, but I aint gonna stand on the sidelines if someone might need help, just because scammers.
    I've met people this stupid out there on bikes. Possibly you have too. Squids for example.
    Helping with advice costs me nothing, may uncover a scam, and is kinda why the site exists, in part.
    If we all gonna sit silently giving side-eye to fuckers who sound suss, maybe the whole 'helpful forums' thing is just a big wank?
    Unfortunately I'm one of those who runs in while everyone's still looking around wondering who's gonna run in.
    Archangel syndrome.🤷‍♂️

    Quoting beaglebasher on 23 Apr 2024 06:50 PMedited: 23 Apr 2024 06:51 PM

    I know what you mean about some people with no idea.

    A bloke at work was telling me about his BMW. He was telling me all about how good it was and that coppers use them all over the world. He's had it for a couple of years.  I had no fuckin interest but just to be polite I asked if it was a shaft drive.
    He looked at me with a confused look on his dial and said he didn't know. I asked him to show me a pic of it and informed him it was indeed a shaft drive. He seemed happy about that and thanked me for letting him know.  We all know that BMW riders are weird fuckers anyway but I don't understand how it's possible to own a bike for 2 years and not know that. 
    Goes without saying the bike was ugly as fuck.

    I know that's a worm on a hook Beagle, I shouldn't take a bite but...
    The Beemer Boxer twin has been going before WWII . I have an R1250 GSA; Shaft drive ,shift cam, quick shifter, ABS, TCS, Wilbers Electronic Suspension Adjustment and Full titanium Akrapovic exhaust. It has a tank range of 600kms, sounds great, handles predictably and has decent wind protection. It maybe weird to own something that comes together so well as an overall package. Of course being part of this forum, I also own and love a 131 FLHTKSE - with belt drive. 
    Beauty is subjective but not always relevant. The photos show a dog that I would love to own (for so many reasons other than looks) The next dog is not ugly. I'll take the Staffy, you take the pretty one .
    ps  I am not Speedy!
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    BMW / Staffy
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    Not Ugly
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    7 months
    Hahahaha  Good come-back number 260 !
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    7 months
    Haha, gold 260.
    But the beamer is ugly, love that engine though.
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