A friend told me about these yesterday. I was ready to rebuild my motor and spend a ton of $$. Thank you for educating me and giving me a much, much more affordable way to quiet my ride.
Hey you guys asked for comments, well when you said "did you hear the difference" I hope to tell you, its more then night and day, more like the difference in summer in Arizona and winter in Boston! I know Im gonna be getting some "Rocker Lockers" for my twin cam. Thanks
Rode my Bike to Sturgis (for the 9th time, from south texas within 100 miles of mexican border), and from the time i left to the time i got back, the noise got louder and drove me insane, I sincerely believe this is the noise i heard. Its from the rocker box, my bike has 65k on it, No performance loss, just the noise. It always had this noise, just got a little louder,. or maybe i just noticed it more as my phone went dead and i had no music for 400 miles.
The difference.was obvious! . Mine definitely needs them Rocker Lockers! That sure eases my mind,,,Thank you Tech Tip Ted on Tech Tip Tuesday! Jimmy Moore, Zanesville Ohio
when my 06 got around 12,000 miles the sound got worse and worse until I thought I'm going to find what's wrong and fix it! Well after looking at the rocker arm and plate design I thought I wonder if someone has found what I did so I looked on the tube and sure enough there was..Bought them installed them and now all you can hear is the sweet tone of the pipes.... Harley doesn't give a flying shit because people would still buy them as they were so why would Harley care to fix it and save-face & representation? A FKN $15.00 fix!
Hi guys, awesome video. Huge difference! I have a 2006 Road King classic. My question is., Have these been tested long term? I'm thinking the sleeves would eventually wear out, shatter or come apart? I'd love to do this as I have that loud rocker noise, I'm.sorry if you already answered the question in other comments. Thanks guys.
I just installed these on my bike with the hopes of quieting it down, but it now had a louder tick to it. Everything is tight, but it still makes a hell of a ticking sound.
Even without my hearing aid I could hear the difference! You'd have to be stone deaf not to! Thanks guys. Wish I was in your area .I would be worth the money.
So I just found this video and I'm sure it's gonna solve my problem. But I have a question, can the rocker shafts be pulled out once the sleeves are in? Or will they need to be drifted out?
Awesome! Thank you for this video! That’s the sound that’s been worrying me and driving me insane on my Sportster! I was worried something was wrong inside my primary somewhere. This is a relief; and I’ll be takin him in to have this done! Then before and after on ur video is a huge difference and improvement. Tell me why Harley doesn’t have the sleeves added stock at assembly? Just wonderin’ cuz that makes sense to me and would save on stressin’ over noises the sportsters make! Thanks for the video guys! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Thanks for spending the time to prepare this video. I can't believe the difference in sound. Surprising that it should be there in a late model 103. What's my old 1450 going to be like,
Great video please do more a lot of dealerships just want you to come in there and spent thousands of bucks but you guys are willing to help people out and show them how to do things which is awesome I just subscribed it a channel and I believe this is the problem I have or I have a problem with it twin cam adjustment bushing is there a way to tell if that is bad?
Big difference! i already have the Rocker Lockers in my Tour Pak, I might have to have you all install them on my 60K service! Good videos....still want to see a 2014-16 Ultra Classic SE-585 cam upgrade.
Any other ideas for the ticking noise? I installed the rocker lockers and even checked end play of the rocker arm and they were good. It actually seems to be louder after the rocker lockers were installed.
I just had the hd shop in Montgomery alabama put a tman 580 cam kit adjustable push rods s&s hp lifters and rocker lockers guess what it still rattles from hell but the scoot will scat now
I have a new 2019 Heritage with less than 400 miles on it making a distinct ticking sound coming from the top of the engine. It becomes more noticeable when winding up and shifting. The dealership will be looking at this to decide what it is and what can be done. Harley makes beautiful bikes with some gorgeous color schemes but when a beautiful machine like this makes noise like that it takes a lot away from the beautiful sound of the pipes and the pleasure and pride of owning and riding one. It seems as though noise like this coming from a gorgeous and costly motorcycle just off the floor is expected and accepted and normal. If this has been going on since ??? how long, it is about time they figured it out.
A little Brass goes a long ways. But how long will those Brass Sleeves last? Probable from one top end over haul to another, Right? Great video, I'll be doing this performance improvement myself, thanks a bunch for the Tech Tip Ted.
Wait until your VALVE SEATS come loose, or your HEAD BOLTS break, or the DOZEN OR SO other M8 problems arise. NONE of which can be fixed for $15 !!! Trust me you'll wish you had your noisy rocker arm TWIN CAM back. In my race shop, the M8 isn't ALLOWED, and it never will.
Hey I have 17 fxdls with a 110 in it I have a nasty lifter noise I finally got around to checking it out today With my stethoscope and all all the valves have a tiny bit of noise but the one I'm hearing with my naked ear is the front cylinder exhaust valve. I can hear it really loud in the rocker box but not really down low do you think it's a lifter noise with the sound traveling up? Or is it possible only one rocker rod is loose and rattling.
I just bought a 2019 Road King with 1000 miles and haven't even payed the first payment. I had the sound from the start but it's getting worse. Took in to my Harley dealer 2 days ago for the 1000 mile service and reported the issue so lets see what they do about it
wow...great video-big difference. please help, i have a 2005 twin cam fatboy, Anniv 15th , with 19,000 mi...and my twin cam sings like a bucket of loose nuts!!!!! driving me to a point to trade it for a 2017 street glide!!!!
oh man. I think my 07 road king is doing this. its almost quite at cold start and just a few minutes down the road it sounds like that bike in the video. gotta look into this..
Does anyone know if these are suitable for a 2009 Rocker Custom (FXCWC)? I have a similar noise and some kind of high pitched squeal coming from it. Squeal not noticable by me on the bike, but my girlfriend was driving behind me and can hear it.
Rocker Lockers didn't stop my ticking even after replacing the lifters, cams, oil pump, cam plate. I use 20-50 mobile one oil and have 40 pounds of oil pressure with cold engine and 18 lb hot. I have had the ticking from a new bike. This is a money grab !!!
I tried this product with new cams, Fueling 4000 lifters, new Fueling hydraulic cam plate, new cam bearings, and STILL HAVE THE TICK ! SO BUYING THIS IS NOT A FIX !!!!
been riding HD for 57 years kind of sad that a 103 has that much noise from the top end? come on HD you cant fix that before some one buys a new bike and must take it to the shop and pay a ton of money to make his scooters engine not sound like a washing machine? I have a 99roadking, iam 70 years old and i won,t buy a new HD its like the old AMF Harley. Had to put new lifters in last week it a stage 3 only 30,000 on that one sounds like iam going to get some of these Rocker Lockers for mine .oh the lifters were made in Mexico.....
not for nothing this should be addressed at harley's assembly plant... they have only been making motors for over 100 years... and how much will it cost to put a 10 cents piece of aluminum in there..... labor per hour is $ 115.00 just saying guys
What about neutral rattle? Amazing for a company to charge a fortune for a bike without tightening the specs on the gears. They said nothings wrong and it’s just a noise. BS.
WOW what a crappy factory value engineered design... I think this fix is a good idea but still seems like it would wear over time. Maybe a snap ring on the ends of the shafts like on a piston pin would prevent travel and remove the wear concern ? great video thank you.
Sounds like.... Harley Hq should release a recall notice and fix their problem for no charge. Why would the consumer have to pay for this?????? You would think they would sort these problems out before releasing to the public? Corporate douche bagging at its finest.
Why the fuk didn’t harley fix that in the beginning ??? And 3 hours to lift the tank & spin a few nuts and bolts ? What a RIP-OFF !!! Makes me Sick !!!!!!!!
Just bought my Harley and was worried that the ticket was abnormal. This video made me feel a lot better about my new purchase thanks guys!
A friend told me about these yesterday. I was ready to rebuild my motor and spend a ton of $$. Thank you for educating me and giving me a much, much more affordable way to quiet my ride.
Com’on Harley!!!! Just use the right size bolt in the first place!!!
Hey you guys asked for comments, well when you said "did you hear the difference" I hope to tell you, its more then night and day, more like the difference in summer in Arizona and winter in Boston! I know Im gonna be getting some "Rocker Lockers" for my twin cam. Thanks
Ted is awesome!
Rode my Bike to Sturgis (for the 9th time, from south texas within 100 miles of mexican border), and from the time i left to the time i got back, the noise got louder and drove me insane, I sincerely believe this is the noise i heard. Its from the rocker box, my bike has 65k on it, No performance loss, just the noise. It always had this noise, just got a little louder,. or maybe i just noticed it more as my phone went dead and i had no music for 400 miles.
The difference.was obvious! . Mine definitely needs them Rocker Lockers! That sure eases my mind,,,Thank you Tech Tip Ted on Tech Tip Tuesday! Jimmy Moore, Zanesville Ohio
I had the same noise on my 103 ci. I bought that kit and installed. No more rattling noise
Question, How much for the rocker lockers plus installation for a total cost, just ballpark?
when my 06 got around 12,000 miles the sound got worse and worse until I thought I'm going to find what's wrong and fix it! Well after looking at the rocker arm and plate design I thought I wonder if someone has found what I did so I looked on the tube and sure enough there was..Bought them installed them and now all you can hear is the sweet tone of the pipes.... Harley doesn't give a flying shit because people would still buy them as they were so why would Harley care to fix it and save-face & representation? A FKN $15.00 fix!
Hi guys, awesome video. Huge difference! I have a 2006 Road King classic. My question is., Have these been tested long term? I'm thinking the sleeves would eventually wear out, shatter or come apart? I'd love to do this as I have that loud rocker noise, I'm.sorry if you already answered the question in other comments. Thanks guys.
After I watch the video and after I heard the difference I ordered mine they come in today which is February 25, 2020
I just installed these on my bike with the hopes of quieting it down, but it now had a louder tick to it. Everything is tight, but it still makes a hell of a ticking sound.
What a difference a must do job for anyone with those engines.
Huge difference, really like the video. Thanks for sharing!
Adding them this weekend!
So we have to depend on an aftermarket company to do what Harley didn't do.... Again.
Even without my hearing aid I could hear the difference! You'd have to be stone deaf not to! Thanks guys. Wish I was in your area .I would be worth the money.
Defiantly useful. Great tip. Should be stock. Need to do it to my bike. Thanks for vid.
Definitely could hear the difference! Definitely installing them soon
So I just found this video and I'm sure it's gonna solve my problem. But I have a question, can the rocker shafts be pulled out once the sleeves are in? Or will they need to be drifted out?
Sounds so much better, think I'll be installing Rocker Lockers in the near future. Thanks guys love the videos.
they work just like they advertise
Just installed some yesterday they work awesome really quiet now
I installed a set of rocker lockers in my 16 RGU with 3000 miles and it made a big difference
That’s super, clicking noise was driving me nuts
Awesome! Thank you for this video! That’s the sound that’s been worrying me and driving me insane on my Sportster! I was worried something was wrong inside my primary somewhere. This is a relief; and I’ll be takin him in to have this done! Then before and after on ur video is a huge difference and improvement. Tell me why Harley doesn’t have the sleeves added stock at assembly? Just wonderin’ cuz that makes sense to me and would save on stressin’ over noises the sportsters make! Thanks for the video guys! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Huge difference. Major thanks for sharing.
Sounded to me; like the engine idle, was higher on the video with the rocker l.
Great video! From great people!!
Thanks for spending the time to prepare this video. I can't believe the difference in sound. Surprising that it should be there in a late model 103. What's my old 1450 going to be like,
Definitely Quieted Down. I will get some on my TC 88
Great! That’s the sound we hear!
thanks for posting, I was able to hear the difference.
I will be having a look at this on mine
Great video please do more a lot of dealerships just want you to come in there and spent thousands of bucks but you guys are willing to help people out and show them how to do things which is awesome I just subscribed it a channel and I believe this is the problem I have or I have a problem with it twin cam adjustment bushing is there a way to tell if that is bad?
Yes I definitely 😮heard it thank you
Significant difference in noise reduction. 👍👍
Wow, great job guys! I am going to get these installed on both my bikes!
Thanx for the awareness and solution.......
yes, great video..I heard the difference..
great video, thanks for sharing.
Great video. Great sound. Huuuuuge difference!
yes, Thank you, i was wanting too sale my bike over this ,,,, Harley Motors are never right,,, butt i love them,, need an S&S motor
Big difference! i already have the Rocker Lockers in my Tour Pak, I might have to have you all install them on my 60K service! Good videos....still want to see a 2014-16 Ultra Classic SE-585 cam upgrade.
Any other ideas for the ticking noise? I installed the rocker lockers and even checked end play of the rocker arm and they were good. It actually seems to be louder after the rocker lockers were installed.
nice . cant wait to install them on my 103 tc
I heard a big time difference good job!
I just had the hd shop in Montgomery alabama put a tman 580 cam kit adjustable push rods s&s hp lifters and rocker lockers
guess what it still rattles from hell but the scoot will scat now
R U kidding me! huge difference, great vid...
I have a new 2019 Heritage with less than 400 miles on it making a distinct ticking sound coming from the top of the engine. It becomes more noticeable when winding up and shifting. The dealership will be looking at this to decide what it is and what can be done. Harley makes beautiful bikes with some gorgeous color schemes but when a beautiful machine like this makes noise like that it takes a lot away from the beautiful sound of the pipes and the pleasure and pride of owning and riding one. It seems as though noise like this coming from a gorgeous and costly motorcycle just off the floor is expected and accepted and normal. If this has been going on since ??? how long, it is about time they figured it out.
A little Brass goes a long ways. But how long will those Brass Sleeves last?
Probable from one top end over haul to another, Right?
Great video, I'll be doing this performance improvement myself, thanks a bunch for the Tech Tip Ted.
Wondering if you have ever done a stage 4 kit on a twin cam 96 to 103 conversion on a 2009 Fat Bob FXDF???
Good information, thanks
The sleeves' diameter would be wider than the bolts' diameter where it slips into the notch. Has that been taken into consideration?
WOW, that was amazing.
I added these while changing the cams out to S&S 509g last month. My 88 twin 2004 FXSTD duce faster, quieter.
how long does it take for this noise to start because I just bought a 2016 sgs and I don't hear this noise yet ( I now have 3900 miles on it ) ?
I heard the difference thanks for the vid
When I had my 103 I hated that noise . Now with my Milwaukee 8 it’s gone forever !
Wait until your VALVE SEATS come loose, or your HEAD BOLTS break, or the DOZEN OR SO other M8 problems arise. NONE of which can be fixed for $15 !!! Trust me you'll wish you had your noisy rocker arm TWIN CAM back. In my race shop, the M8 isn't ALLOWED, and it never will.
Where are you guys located at and what the cost I have a 14 street glide with noise rocker boxes
Please give Ted a call at our Tallahassee location for more information. 888-547-2915
Hey I have 17 fxdls with a 110 in it I have a nasty lifter noise I finally got around to checking it out today With my stethoscope and all all the valves have a tiny bit of noise but the one I'm hearing with my naked ear is the front cylinder exhaust valve. I can hear it really loud in the rocker box but not really down low do you think it's a lifter noise with the sound traveling up? Or is it possible only one rocker rod is loose and rattling.
I just bought a 2019 Road King with 1000 miles and haven't even payed the first payment. I had the sound from the start but it's getting worse. Took in to my Harley dealer 2 days ago for the 1000 mile service and reported the issue so lets see what they do about it
Wow what difference I’m going to install on my TC88
Great stuff
MOTHEROFGOD!!!! Thanks a MILLION!!! That's the exactly sound my motor does!!! JesusChrist! I was expecting a f*ckin' basket case to fix it!
Would this get locker and increase in frequency with the increase of RPM
I heard the difference, and I wish they came out with it sooner.
Big difference.
I heard the difference. Too bad I don't live in Tampa. VA is a long ride away.
wow...great video-big difference. please help, i have a 2005 twin cam fatboy, Anniv 15th , with 19,000 mi...and my twin cam sings like a bucket of loose nuts!!!!!
driving me to a point to trade it for a 2017 street glide!!!!
We can absolutely help with fixed your Fatboy or assist you in getting a new one. Please contact sales@tallahasseeharley.com.
That's awesome!
I definitely hear the difference.
Man is that better or wat. Ya gotta like that. What's the cost.
Three hours not bad. But how much does it cost to put them on?
oh man. I think my 07 road king is doing this. its almost quite at cold start and just a few minutes down the road it sounds like that bike in the video. gotta look into this..
please visit our service dept and we will be more than happy to see if anything is going on with your bike
love it
Does anyone know if these are suitable for a 2009 Rocker Custom (FXCWC)? I have a similar noise and some kind of high pitched squeal coming from it. Squeal not noticable by me on the bike, but my girlfriend was driving behind me and can hear it.
Yes sir, these are for all models equipped with a Twin Cam engine.
Thats Impressive
Might be stupid question but do you have to install new gaskets after disassembling the top end to install these rocker lockers?
Good idea to replace the gaskets...cheap to prevent problems
Yes it is always a good idea to replace gaskets!
awesome
cool , where do you get the kit ?
We offer these at all of our dealerships. Contact tvaccari@ferman.com for more information.
I'm wondering if it's now the bolts got tightened back down to spec rather than those sleeves. Just a thought.
yea you can hear it. Sound like a big difference.
Definite difference what's a general cost
Big time difference!
How come other Harley dealers never heard of this?
Rocker Lockers didn't stop my ticking even after replacing the lifters, cams, oil pump, cam plate. I use 20-50 mobile one oil and have 40 pounds of oil pressure with cold engine and 18 lb hot.
I have had the ticking from a new bike. This is a money grab !!!
Harley Davidson should make it right and do that repair for F R E E
Holy shit!
I tried this product with new cams, Fueling 4000 lifters, new Fueling hydraulic cam plate, new cam bearings, and STILL HAVE THE TICK !
SO BUYING THIS IS NOT A FIX !!!!
oooorrrrrrrrr, you can put red 271 loctite or some of the green locktite on the end of the shaft at assembly and it does the same thing
I have that problem that seems like a good cheap fix
ya big diff..
been riding HD for 57 years kind of sad that a 103 has that much noise from the top end? come on HD you cant fix that before some one buys a new bike and must take it to the shop and pay a ton of money to make his scooters engine not sound like a washing machine? I have a 99roadking, iam 70 years old and i won,t buy a new HD its like the old AMF Harley. Had to put new lifters in last week it a stage 3 only 30,000 on that one sounds like iam going to get some of these Rocker Lockers for mine .oh the lifters were made in Mexico.....
these didnt make any differance in my 08 electra glide
Dennis Oliver
How many miles do you have on it I found on 2 bikes so far that the tappets needed replaced
not for nothing this should be addressed at harley's assembly plant... they have only been making motors for over 100 years... and how much will it cost to put a 10 cents piece of aluminum in there..... labor per hour is $ 115.00 just saying guys
I did hear a very slight reduction in noise, but hardly enough to justify the expense.
What about neutral rattle? Amazing for a company to charge a fortune for a bike without tightening the specs on the gears. They said nothings wrong and it’s just a noise. BS.
WOW what a crappy factory value engineered design... I think this fix is a good idea but still seems like it would wear over time. Maybe a snap ring on the ends of the shafts like on a piston pin would prevent travel and remove the wear concern ? great video thank you.
Sounds like.... Harley Hq should release a recall notice and fix their problem for no charge. Why would the consumer have to pay for this?????? You would think they would sort these problems out before releasing to the public? Corporate douche bagging at its finest.
Why the fuk didn’t harley fix that in the beginning ??? And 3 hours to lift the tank & spin a few nuts and bolts ? What a RIP-OFF !!! Makes me Sick !!!!!!!!