head is knocking

joshdell

New Member
Hi, I have an 03 Pit Bull and have been hearing a noise coming from the motor down by the chain drive. I asked my ex- mechanic about it twice and he said it was normal. we went into his shop and he started another pit bull and said see, the same noise! I am thinking...No mine is louder. So this being my first street bike I relunctly believed him. Well now it has goten louder to the point that I know for a fact the noise is coming from the top of the head. Put a driver to my ear and there is no doubt where it is coming from. this is not a ticking noise like a lifter, it is more like a knocking noise. I am guessing a valve. Can these be adjusted or is this a more serious problem. the motor is a 117 S&S with 10K on it.
 

joshdell

New Member
You got me there, it;s a 107. My bad. I had a wreck when i was10 yrs old that left me with short term memory loss. Seriously, no joke.
 

Little-Boo

Well-Known Member
Troop Supporter
You got me there, it;s a 107. My bad. I had a wreck when i was10 yrs old that left me with short term memory loss. Seriously, no joke.
Be careful out there Josh, ride safe and have someone help you adjust them push rod if you have never done it before. :2thumbs:

Carlos :whoop:
 

joshdell

New Member
Will I be able to replace the pushrod covers wile I am adjusting the valves.Mine look pitted and dont clean up very good.
 
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