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Connie 14 rod bearing noise (or why does my C14 rattle in the morning?)

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connie14boy:
Hi, I'm the proud new owner of a 2009 Connie with just 5,500 miles. First thing in the morning, the bike makes a rod bearing rattle for 2 seconds before the oil hits. The oil and filter are new and proper amount in the window. The first owner says that it always did that when cold- I am a little rattled myself when I hear it. The dealer will probably say "they all do that". Any one else have this happen? Maybe I should try another filter brand, because the bike is losing the oil prime somehow after being parked overnite. The bike is out of warranty May 1st- Thanks for any suggestions

Jeremy Mitchell:
Nothing to worry about.  That is the cam chain tensioner.  Takes a few seconds to wake up.

connie14boy:
Is this an auto hydraulic tensioner or does it need adjusting like on my other rides?

Son of Pappy:
Yep, it's hydraulic, no adj. needed.

Pokey:
Sound is less if on the centerstand, my bike honestly barely does it at all however at 16k.

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