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Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 2:24 pm
by mart
Hi I have a '94 500 Bullet thats developed a rattle on the top end- -only noticed it when I changed to a quiet exhaust.
Just changed the oil and adjusted the tappets. Its not there when the engine is cold. Ive checked and there is oil getting to the rockers. please have a look at the vid-
https://youtu.be/QdnwKfXShH0
Any thoughts ?? thanks Mart
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:12 pm
by papasmurf
"They all do that sir." (It sounds no different to my Electra X.)
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:00 pm
by mart
thanks for the replies-
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:13 pm
by Edward
It doesn't sound bad to me.
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:22 pm
by sofiaspin
Perfect
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 1:08 pm
by mart
thanks all- good to know
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:10 am
by devon john
i had a valve seat come loose (inlet) had it fixed now but not cheap to get done ,,
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:59 pm
by Alan R
I'm impressed with that de-compressor in the style of a car wheel....nicely done !!
Bullet 500 top end rattle
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:15 am
by Leon Novello
Self-adhesive thick felt is available, some in A4 size. Some early OHV cars had it inside their rocker covers to dampen the noise. Be careful, make sure that it is good quality, so it doesn`t disintergrate (highly unlikely) and block the oil lines.