Harley Davidson Engine Knock Idle

Does when idleing also.

Harley davidson engine knock idle. Only there are slow idle too. Bike still under warranty and dealer is suggesting carbon build up in head wants to tear down engine. Always try maintaining this range while for a fuel-injection installed Harley Davidson.

One of the weak points in any Harley engine is the rollers on the ends of the tappets. The small needle bearing goes bad and it starts to knock. I have a 2005 harley davidson ultra classic with a 88 cubic inch engine.

The knock also sounded like it was coming from the heads so this went on like this until a few weeks ago now this knock can be heard at idle where before I had to be giving it throttle and still when the engine. Fuel-injected Harleys and other bikes tend to have more problems with their idle speed. Two more areas where a slightly different clicking clucking sound can come from is the breather seperator cap chattering up and down or the throttle shafts tapping at idle.

Harley Davidson Idling Issues. Sounds like some play could be present. Located the loose clamp and took care of my issue.

This can be caused by worn or out of round cylinder or broken piston ring. Noise will also disappear at acceleration. Rod knock is a serious issue with your engineit means the engine is not functioning properly.

Harley Davidson Poor Performance - The engine starts but there are performance problemsThese problems may include poor fuel economy rough idle engine misfire engine hesitation severe spark knock etc. Also you want to check your speed sensors vacuum leak or engine problems. Only when the exhaust warmed and the clambs expanded.