What are symptoms of a bad pushrod in motorcycle?

When you have a bad pushrod there will be a few different things you will notice. You may notice a lack of power combined with backfiring. You may also notice a loud ticking sound coming from your rockers. These are the typical sign that you have a pushrod problem. If you have a bad pushrod, it is possible that you have damage in your valve train. If you have these symptoms, unfortunately you will need to break out the tool box and do some work to get things functioning as they should.

Can I reuse pushrods?

Yes, you can use old pushrods as long as they are not bent. It is important for the pushrod to be straight. There is some concern about how the pushrods wear, so if you are going to reuse old pushrods, it is best to make sure you install them exactly as they were removed. Some will say this does not matter, and in most cases it does not. It is true that pushrods do wear and if you are being extra careful, putting them back exactly as they were removed is a good practice.

How is adjustable pushrod different than normal pushrod?

A standard pushrod is made to a specific length and is not adjustable. It Is basically a metal hollow rod. An adjustable pushrod has a threaded shaft and allows you to extend the length of the pushrod. This can allow you to change cams and do other adjustments without having to remove the heads from the engine.

How do I diagnose a bent rod?

If you think you have a bent pushrod the best way to determine if this is indeed the issue is to remove rocker cover. When you pull off the rocker cover you will be able to see the valve train. If you don’t see any damage you will need to slowly turn over the engine to check if the valves operating properly as the engine rotates. It may be necessary to check the clearance of each valve individually. When you notice a rocker or valve not operating like the rest, you found the bad pushrod.

Motorcycle Pushrods & Covers

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Old-Stf Cycle Pushrod Cover Keeper Set - Drilled Brass - Big Twin Evo Shovelheads & Knuckles
13 reviews $40.00

Colony #2255-36 Adjustable Pushrod Cover Kit Harley Sportster 90-03
1 review $115.73 $128.59

Colony #7132-12 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Adjustable Pushrods & Lifter Adapters - 1966-1984 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
$68.95

Colony #7516-4 Aluminum Pushrods for Hydraulic Lifters - 1966-1983 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
4 reviews $67.93 $71.50

S&S Cycle Quickee Adjustable Pushrod Set - 1984-1999 Harley-Davidson Big Twin
2 reviews $197.35 $209.95

Colony #7135-8 Custom Pushrod Covers - 1949-1984 Harley-Davidson Panhead/Shovelhead - Chrome Plated
5 reviews $72.00 $80.00

Colony #7507-20 Upper Pushrod Cover Kit 1957-1985 Sportster 1948-1965 Panhead - Chrome Plated
3 reviews $47.58 $50.08

Colony #7123-4 Aluminum Alloy Pushrod Kits - 1957-1985 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster
1 review $52.25 $55.00

Colony #2254-2 Pushrod Cover Adaptors Harley-Davidson Sportster 90-03
3 reviews $103.55 $115.05

Colony #7508-20 Upper Pushrod Cover Kit 1940-1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Shovelhead and Evo - Chrome Plated
3 reviews $47.58 $50.08

Colony #8603-8 Adjustable Pushrod & Solid Lifter Kit 1984-Up Harley-Davidson Evo
2 reviews $91.90 $102.11

British Standard Pushrods for Triumph Bonneville 650 Motorcycles - Set of 4- OEM# 70-2620
2 reviews $77.49

Colony #2091-12 Chrome Replacement Pushrod Covers Harley Shovelhead Late 79-84
2 reviews $66.87 $70.39

Colony #9202-12 Pushrod Covers Chrome Harley Big Twin Evo 84-up XL 86-90
1 review $63.30 $66.63

Colony #7823-12 Pushrod Covers 1948-Early 1979 Harley-Davidson Panhead & Shovelhead - Chrome Plated
4 reviews $61.56 $64.80

Colony #7822-12 Pushrod Covers 1957-E1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster - Chrome Plated
2 reviews $55.04 $57.94

Colony #7518-4 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Pushrods 1936-1947 61c.i. Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
$52.25 $55.00

Colony #7122-4 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Pushrods - 1948-1952 Harley-Davidson 74's
$52.25 $55.00

Colony #9865-20 Upper Pushrod Cover Kit Harley Big Twin Evo w S&S Lifter Blocks
$47.58 $50.08

Colony #9213-4 Upper (Inner) Pushrod Covers 79-up Shovelhead 84-up Evo 86-90 XL OEM 17935-79
1 review $37.15 $39.11

Colony #3028-4 Upper Pushrod Covers Inner Parkerized Harley Sportster 57-85 OHV Big Twin 36-83
3 reviews $32.35 $34.05

Colony #7808-4 Upper Pushrod Covers (Inner) 1957-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1936-Early 1979 OHV Big Twins
3 reviews $32.35 $34.05

Colony #3170-12 Rubber Pushrod Cover Seals 1936-79 Harley Davidson Panhead Shovelhead
2 reviews $7.45

S&S Cycle Quickee Adjustable Pushrod Set - 2004-2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$300.75 $319.95

Colony #7131-12 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Adjustable Pushrods & Lifter Adapters Fits 1953-65 H-D Panhead
$76.91 $85.45

Colony #3171-12 Rubber Pushrod Cover Seals 1936-79 Harley Davidson Knucklehead Sportster
1 review $7.45

Colony #3141-16 Lower Pushrod Cover Kit 2017-up Harley Davidson Touring Models
$63.30 $66.63

Colony #3126-36 Pushrod Cover Kit for Adjustable Pushrods 1999 & Up Harley Davidson Twin Cam
$115.73 $128.59

Colony #3031-4 Upper Pushrod Covers Inner CAD Harley Sportster 57-85 OHV Big Twin 36-83
1 review $32.35 $34.05

Colony #3030-20 Upper Pushrod Covers Kit CAD Harley Knucklehead 1940-47
$47.58 $50.08

Colony #3029-12 Pushrod Covers CAD Harley Knucklehead 1940-47
$51.94 $54.67

Colony #3027-20 Upper Pushrod Covers Kit Parkerized Harley Knucklehead 1940-47
1 review $47.58 $50.08

Colony #3026-12 Pushrod Covers Parkerized Harley Knucklehead 1940-47
$51.94 $54.67

Colony #2886-24 Valve Spring Cover Kit CAD Harley Big Twin Side Valve 1937-38
1 review $178.20 $198.00

Colony #2454-36 Pushrod Cover Complete Kit Billet Alloy Harley Big Twin Evo 84-up
$202.65 $225.17

Colony #2453-12 Pushrod Cover Kit Billet Alloy Harley Big Twin Evo 84-up
$159.39 $177.10

Colony #2253-36 Adjustable Pushrod Cover Kit Harley Sportster 04-up
2 reviews $115.73 $128.59

Colony #9970-20 Upper Pushrod Cover Kit Chrome Harley Twin Cam 99-up
$47.58 $50.08

Colony #9887-20 Upper Pushrod Cover Kit Chrome Harley Sportster 86-90 OEM Replacement
$47.58 $50.08

Colony #9969-4 Upper Inner Pushrod Covers Harley Twin Cam OEM 17948-99
$37.15 $39.11

Colony #2140-40 Early Style Pushrod Cover Adaptor Kit Harley Sportster 1990-03
1 review $120.60 $134.00

Colony #2148-8 Chrome Pushrod Cover Kit for Harley Twin Cam Motors
2 reviews $69.44 $77.15

Colony #9968-12 Chrome Pushrod Covers Harley Twin Cam 99-up OEM 17939-99
$63.30 $66.63

Colony #8602-20 Oversize Stroker Upper Pushrod Cover Kit 1940-1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead & All Shovelhead - Chrome Plated
1 review $47.58 $50.08

Colony #7134-8 Custom Aluminum Pushrod Covers - 1957-1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster - Chrome Plated
5 reviews $72.00 $80.00

Colony #7133-8 Stock Aluminum Pushrod Covers - 1936-1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead - Chrome Plated
$72.00 $80.00

Colony #7824-12 Pushrod Covers 1940-1947 Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads - Chrome Plated
$51.94 $54.67

Colony #7509-20 Upper Pushrod Cover Kit 1936-1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead - Chrome Plated
$47.58 $50.08

Colony #7519-4 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Pushrods 1948-1952 61c.i. Harley-Davidson Panhead
$52.25 $55.00

Colony #7506-4 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Pushrods 1948-1952 Harley-Davidson Panhead using 1966-Up Shovel Top End
1 review $52.25 $55.00

Colony #7505-4 Aluminum Alloy Tubular Pushrods 1941-1947 Harley-Davidson 74 Knucklehead
$52.25 $55.00

Colony #7515-4 Aluminum Pushrods for Hydraulic Lifters - 1953-1965 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Panhead
1 review $67.93 $71.50

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