| Author | Message | ||
     Aidan203 |
I used amsoil for the first time on my 05 xb12r and noticed the engine is louder than normal almost like a knock. There's only 5k on the bike. Is that normal? | ||
| Old_man |
What weight oil are you using? If it is too thin, it can make for a noisier engine. | ||
| Thatman |
I would check the Primary clearance. Or have the dealer do it if you trust them. | ||
| Brumbear |
I had the same problem I posted a while back my tappets were noticably louder but I ran several hundred miles and no problems they actually seem to have quited a bit who knows? | ||
| Jraice |
I think I heard once that somebody experienced something similar with Mobile One. I have heard that Royal Purple is extremely quiet and runs very cool, thats what Ill be putting in with my 1000 mile service (going to be like a 1500 mile service since they are all booked till the middle of May and I cant just stop riding  ). | ||
| Aidan203 |
I used 20/50 syn. I always used the syn3. Maby it's just me. After all it is a harley motor. I do have to check the primary. | ||
| 4280ray |
There was a tech bulettin about the primary compensator nut coming loose, I had a knock that was louder than normal at 9000km, Took it to the dealer asked them to re-tighten to 250 ft/ib and bobs your uncle the knock is gone. Do a search for the tech bulettin. | ||
| Dingosm8 |
Shouldn't ignore knocks (unless you are unmodded under warranty  But.. I notice more valve noise with synthetics. |
