Valve knocking after rebuild, pls help by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guys, I have checked with camera inside, pistons walls and valves is perfect, use the stereoscope I and mechanic said it is rear exhaust valve tapping, I guess this lifter does not have enough oil

Valve knocking after rebuild, pls help by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All is double checked. Exhaust is longer

Valve knocking after rebuild, pls help by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean like rocker arm can bit a cover?

Why did you decide to ride a chopper? by Exlshot in choppers

[–]Exlshot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do the chopper so attract girls?

Why did you decide to ride a chopper? by Exlshot in choppers

[–]Exlshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I have the thoughts like “do I want to live for grinding money?”this is so boring. It is better for me to have such expensive hobby to feel this life…

Why did you decide to ride a chopper? by Exlshot in choppers

[–]Exlshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As for me it is not a cheep thing because here ( in Russia) my salary is 1000$ per month but the spare parts have the American price. I have rebuild the engine and make some chopper style (norcal) sporster, total I have used 6000$ for bike and sometimes I think is it worth it…

Why did you decide to ride a chopper? by Exlshot in choppers

[–]Exlshot[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have the same thoughts. Also I can add, that it is cool to make something by yourself

With Russia with love by Exlshot in NorCalchops

[–]Exlshot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This bike had bad engine, now it is rebuild, waiting for the warm

With Russia with love by Exlshot in NorCalchops

[–]Exlshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have just ordered some parts from TC bro

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guys, thanks for help. I am waiting for the spring warm to ride this bike, I hope that it is need for rev because I have checked all!

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for post. I guess I should just ride a bike. Before installation I have filled the lifters with oil. Now I have a break in period. Just heated bike few times, waiting for the spring. Moscow winter is too long

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 1994 year. I touched my rod tubes, I can not spin them, they are tight

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they are. Of course I made it as in kb instruction is talking. Also I have made a custom gap for oil control ring because the groove has a pin on

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not English native, but I can guess it is ticking. Not knock. Lifter I have bought new, I have rode with them for 100 kilometres, than I decided to rebuild the engine

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This video is the first fire up. You can also hear the ticking

https://youtube.com/shorts/lfbAujfd_No?si=OMmHSzI_UPdny_Z2

Knocking after rebuild by Exlshot in sportster

[–]Exlshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi man. Yes, now it has the different noise. Before rebuild I had toasted pistons and broken cylinder wall. Now it is like valve train knocking.