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#136683 MidStar07 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 560 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 6 Months ago   I tried it for a while. It didn't make my clutch slip, but it also didn't change the sound of the motor.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #136744 MS1700 (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 2585 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 6 Months ago   It so states right on the web site as well as the bottle to use up to 20% I think. Safe for clutches. I used it no problem. BUT, I did notice that when I have SVS or a leaking intake I get the noise your talking about, Lucas quiets it down a lot, but right after they fixed it I used Amsoil with no Lucas and it had no noise. MC Tealw1 wrote: I used a little Lucas oil stabilizer in the crank I was thinking of doing this, but haven't because I am worried that it may make the clutch slip. Anybody have any long term reviews of adding the Lucas Oil Stabilizer directly to the oil? Any clutch problems, or is it a go for it situation?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #136748 Tealw1 (User) If ya can't wear it, it ain't worth eatin Expert Boarder Posts: 599 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 6 Months ago   Thanks for the update. I think I'll give it a shot just before the next oil change.   Logged     CAGUAMA-Big and Cool   The administrator has disabled public write access. #137824 jim0626 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 434 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 6 Months ago   Only 10 % lucas in your oil for wet cluch app...harley takes up to 40%..But Lucas fuel additive, 1 ounce per tank and knock gone in 2 tanks. I use it ever time, I have a jug and shot glass in my saddle bag. Jim   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/11/10 16:20 By jim0626.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #156394 2wheels (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 99 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 4 Months ago     Logged     Last Edit: 2010/10/26 20:38 By 2wheels.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #156395 javawave (User) Over 17235 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 5710 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 4 Months ago   2wheels wrote: Whenever intake or exhaust mods are made; it's always a good idea to re-jet. Dyno jet offers a good jet kit and make good recomdations as to what stage and jet sizes to use. After re-jetting; its a good idea to keep a close eye on spark plug color for a while. (Do this even if the bike is running well). the aftermarket jet kits offer a decent starting point, but if you follow their advice most of them will jet the Roadie way too rich. You have to be careful with that because this model engine is very prone to problems with carbon build up on the exhuast valves. Re jetting for an aftermarket exhaust typically doesnt need to be done unless you open up the air box. Then you certainly have too.   Logged     Last Edit: 2009/01/24 15:57 By javawave.   \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"A mind full of judgment has little room for wisdom\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"   The administrator has disabled public write access. #156397 2wheels (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 99 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 4 Months ago   I'm having the same concern with my 07. I.ve always ridden sport bikes before and everyone knows that most of these 4 cylinders in most sport bikes are very smooth and quiet. So all this engine knoise kinda made me nervous. The dealers reply was typical. My question is: Iv'e heard posotive things about Synthetic oils as well as Marvel mistery oil in the gas. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what might be the best remedy for the knocking.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #156399 javawave (User) Over 17235 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 5710 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 4 Months ago   2wheels wrote: I'm having the same concern with my 07. I.ve always ridden sport bikes before and everyone knows that most of these 4 cylinders in most sport bikes are very smooth and quiet. So all this engine knoise kinda made me nervous. The dealers reply was typical. My question is: Iv'e heard posotive things about Synthetic oils as well as Marvel mistery oil in the gas. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what might be the best remedy for the knocking. I'll find a couple of post here in a minute for you that will let you hear others roadies run, so you can know what to expect. These big V twins are noisy machines. Even with Syn oil they make alot of noise. They will knock more if you run them at too low of rpms. Inspite of the concept This engine likes RPMS. nothing like a sport bike but they sound terrible pulling a load at only 1500 or even 1900 rpms. Lugging the engine is bad for it and will drive you crazy with the knocks. IMO BTW...start a thread and introduce yourself. Welcome aboard.   Logged     \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"A mind full of judgment has little room for wisdom\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"   The administrator has disabled public write access. #156400 2wheels (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 99 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 4 Months ago   This is my 1st roadstar and I was not aware that they were prone to carbon build up. Thanks for the advice; I will keep a very close eye on this   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #156401 javawave (User) Over 17235 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 5710 Re:Engine Knocking 3 Years, 4 Months ago   Here is a really good thread to address what you are hearing. is what I am hearing normal?   Logged     Last Edit: 2009/01/24 16:17 By javawave.   \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"A mind full of judgment has little room for wisdom\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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