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86-06 Sportster Rocker Lockers Reduce Top End Ticking Noise

24.95
Availability: In stock
Item #: DK-RL-SPT-8606
Manufacturer: DK/Rocker Locker

24.95

Rockout Rocker Shaft Locks Rocker Lockers For Harley-Davidson Sportster DK Custom Products Eliminate valve train ticking 1986 Up

 Get Rid of the Ticking!

Fits Sportster Models 1986-2006

(Rocker Lockers also available for 2007-Up Sportys)

 

Proudly Made in The USA

by Harley Riders

DK Custom Proudcts 

 

 

FEATURES & SPECS:

  • Includes - 4 Brass Precision Tapered Bushings
  • Includes - Bolt, Washer & Nut for Installation
  • Includes - Teflon Centering Tool
  • Locks the Rocker Arm Shafts in place
  • Centers the Inner Rocker Cover
  • Eliminates ticking from Rocker Arm Shaft hitting Rocker Bolts
  • Includes Step-by-Step Installation Instructions

 

Videos below shows where the annoying ticking is coming from.  (poor HD design)

 This first video has a good before & after sound clip, starting at the 1:57 mark

 

 

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  • The rocker arm shafts have a notch in them that the bolt is supposed to butt up against, locking the rocker arm shafts in place.  However, the bolt hole is too large, leaving a gap.  This gap allows the shaft to rotate and hit the bolt, causing a tick.
  • See the picture below of where the bolts have witness marks from the rocker shaft rotating and tapping the bolts.  This is what makes the annoying ticking/tapping noise.
  • The Rocker Lockers eliminate the gap, locking the shaft from turning and striking the bolt, eliminating that annoying tick.
  • The Rocker Lockers also center the inner rocker cover so that it is always located in the same position eliminating different wear patterns on the rocker arm/valve and a better alignment of the pushrod in the holes.
  • The Rocker Lockers are tapered so that they lock themselves in and wedge the bolt/shaft in place.
  • It is recommended to replace the rocker base gaskets.  This is the gasket that goes between the Rocker Cover Inner & the head on each cylinder.  You can get these at your HD Dealership, or you can order them by clicking the box above. These are Cometic gaskets and sold in a set of two, one for each cylinder.

 

  ~See the Pictures Above ~

Drawing shows how the Teflon Centering Tool Makes installation Easy!

 

Have you tried changing cams, replacing lifters, adjusting pushrods, different oils and still have that annoying ticking?  Try the Rocker Lockers, they will eliminate the ticking from the rocker arm shafts. 

 

Please note~

Rocker Lockers will not quiet noisy lifters, noisy chains, gears, tensioners or bearings. Rocker lockers keep the shaft from rotating and hitting the inner rocker bolts.

If you ever need to remove the lockers, just use a punch and tap them out, they are usually reusable.

Patent Pending

Fitment:

Fits 1986-2006 Sportsters - If you have a 2007 & up Sportster, Click HERE for Rocker Lockers to fit your model Sporty

We also have Rocker Lockers for Twin Cams & Big Twin Evo's, you can see them HERE

 * While Step-by-Step instructions are included, it is recommended to also supplement them with the Service Manual.

 

Customer Reviews

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Good product to fix the noise. Review by Steve
Hello I installed these Rocker Lockers with ease. I also installed a 1250 kit at the same time. Upon start up it was obvious the ticking noise was gone.

Thanks! (Posted on 8/1/2023)
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Wonderful Product Review by Cory
Wish I had known about these sooner. The thought of losing a rocker is at ease after installing these. Wow let me just say, what a difference. (Posted on 6/30/2023)
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Rocker Lockers Review by hdalepalmer
Good product. good instructions. Some delay in receiving goods due to USPS lost the items really helped quiet top end (Posted on 2/4/2021)
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Rocker lockers Review by Joe
can't wait to install to stop top end ticking (Posted on 11/17/2020)
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Rocker Lockers Review by 03SportyBoy
Just what the Doctor ordered to quiet the ticking. DK also has EXCELLENT customer service! Great price & fast shipping. (Posted on 2/21/2020)
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Rocker locker Review by Jb
Great quality really helped quiet top end. (Posted on 2/19/2020)
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great stuff Review by James
As advertised, on time. under budget. and with any kind of mechanical skills, easy to install. (Posted on 8/12/2019)
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These work well! Review by Grumpy
Good product. good instructions. Some delay in receiving goods due to USA weather but communication on this was great. Pity the weak AUD makes purchases and freight to Australia dear. keep up the good work, thanks (Posted on 8/10/2019)
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These work great!! Review by Zeke
These quiet down the valve train just as advertised. Once you get the rocker arms off they are easy to install. Make sure you get the gaskets lined up before you start tightening bolts. I give them 2 thumbs up! DK Customs is my go to place for my 06 1200L. Been riding for 50 yrs. so know a good place to deal with when I find them. Thanks. (Posted on 7/9/2019)
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no more tickling sound Review by Sam R
Finally, I found this kit to get off the tickling the sound. Follow the video instructions on Youtube, and you will get it done. (Posted on 4/17/2019)
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Very good service Review by Jimmy
This is a simple product to install. Very easy directions to follow and very well priced. Received my order in less then a week and this was during the Christmas season rush. Will do more with DK in the future (Posted on 1/12/2019)


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