Motorcycle Repair: 111 s&s noises, american iron horse, sowing machine

Question
QUESTION:
Hi my 06 111 s&s has only 300 miles on it and it sounds like a sowing machine the hotter it gets the loader it is people have told me that those engines are noisy others said that I have a problem what is it do I or don't I the sound is comming from the left front corner of the engine should I adjust the valves and how do I do it thanks Nick


ANSWER: Did you just put the motor in 300 miles ago, or did you put the motor in in 06?
Mike

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QUESTION: Hi mike, the engine is in a 06 American iron horse that I bought as new in june of 09 the oil has been changed and the engine runs great and is very strong but the tickking is driving me crazy.

Answer
Your ticking is from the hydrolic lifters. There are a couple of things to try to stop it. Once is change to synethic oil which might quiet them. the other thing is adjust the pushrods about 1/2 turn shorter. If both these fail, and it still bothers you, then you are going ot have to replace the lifters. If you do I would recommend Jims lifters. They are quiet
Good luck and happy riding
Mike