tp rockers

jm96732

jm96732

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hello all i'm new to all of this i have just bought a 06 k9 with tp boxes so i have a question with all i read about the problems with the tp boxes i got alittle concerned so i called s&s to inquire the guy at the tech support said that i only have to change the rockers not the whole box assembly but everything i read here says to change the boxes to can anyone help me out? dont have a lot of cash after buying the bike and dont want to change the whole thing if i can just change the rockers its self.:confused:
thanks john m
 
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woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
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if you are not having a problem with them, just continue to run them. some members (raywood for one) on here have run them for over 50K without problems. just start yourself a slush fund for the future.
 
jm96732

jm96732

Member
i was concern because i have a valve tap that driving me nuts tried adjusting valves but no luck still taps so i thought tp problems.
 
spadesluck

spadesluck

Active Member
Mine tap a well. I have adjusted my pushrods and it helped a little but have just learned to live with it.
 
Black Rider

Black Rider

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I have the TP Rockers too. Called S&S yesterday also and was told the same thing... I have the tapping also. I have also noticed a little oil leak on the back of the rear rocker. Not sure where its coming from. I am not a mechanic. I thought I need to go ahead and change out to S&S but the guy I talked with told me the same thing he told you. The problem with Tp is normally just the Rocker Arm. I asked him if it was possible to have the S&S Rocker arm. Is this possible?
 
jm96732

jm96732

Member
hope you enjoyed the year round riding? thanks for your service are you retired looks like you ride alot 82000 miles wow i a automotive and heavy truck mechanic for 20yrs but never touched a v-twin lot of dumb question and alot of reading to learn
 
Raywood

Raywood

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jm96732 said:
hope you enjoyed the year round riding? thanks for your service are you retired looks like you ride alot 82000 miles wow i a automotive and heavy truck mechanic for 20yrs but never touched a v-twin lot of dumb question and alot of reading to learn
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Thanks Bro, Don't be afraid to post a question. We are all here for you
 
Mickeetwo

Mickeetwo

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I have the TP's on my 06 also. I've had the tapping noise since new. 17,000 miles and still runs great. I ran synthetic oil one time on a oil change and the tapping seemed worse. So now when I change the oil I use regular 20-50 with about a half quart of Lucus oil treatment. Seems to have less tapping noise. Unless you have lots of money I would run it. If your bike starts to smoke or have excessive oil consumption I would change them out. All of the 117's I've seen have some tapping to them. I plan on running mine until the problem gets worse or I win the lottery :D
 
spadesluck

spadesluck

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Mickeetwo said:
I have the TP's on my 06 also. I've had the tapping noise since new. 17,000 miles and still runs great. I ran synthetic oil one time on a oil change and the tapping seemed worse. So now when I change the oil I use regular 20-50 with about a half quart of Lucus oil treatment. Seems to have less tapping noise. Unless you have lots of money I would run it. If your bike starts to smoke or have excessive oil consumption I would change them out. All of the 117's I've seen have some tapping to them. I plan on running mine until the problem gets worse or I win the lottery :D
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Tell you what if you win the lottery hook me up and I will do the same if i win. :up: I am in agreement with you, just run it till it breaks. No sense in fixing what is not broke.
 
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