GimPin Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 I was just wondering... my bike has a slight tick at idle when the bike is cold and it does it untill it is FULLY warmed up ..... it sounds a little like a lifter tap ... I have checked the oil and its up to level and looks clean ... is this a common noise or somthing I sould look into?? Quote
Pete in PA Posted June 13, 2003 Posted June 13, 2003 What's your bike's age/ mileage? is the noise in sync with rpm? If it's at the top of the engine are you the first to need a valve adj. on this forum? Quote
GimPin Posted June 16, 2003 Author Posted June 16, 2003 my bike is a 97 w/ almost 28,000 miles.... the ticking is at the top of the engine and it only does it at low RPMs once it is over about 2k range it stops... and it doesnt do it when the bike is at full operating temp... only when its warming up Quote
Pete in PA Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 Have you checked the valve clearances? Should have been done at 16K miles. It's hard to diagnose a noise without hearing it. Anyone with any ideas? Doesn't sound like cct, goes away and too low rpm. Quote
GimPin Posted June 16, 2003 Author Posted June 16, 2003 I havent really checked anything.. I have only owned the bike for about a month and have put aprox 2k on it .... it doesnt seem too serious but just wondered if anybody else experienced the same issue Quote
The XXorcist Posted June 17, 2003 Posted June 17, 2003 Sounds like a valve tap too me, If you know what your doing yank off your tank and stuff, and pull your valve cover off. If you don't I suggest you take it to the shop and have them check them out.. Dave Quote
MaXX Posted June 17, 2003 Posted June 17, 2003 Leave it alone, it will go away!!!! My bike is fun that way. I have a 1998 with 43,000 miles, I bought it brand new in 1998 and all the miles are mine. With that being said, I have had noises, ticks, rattles, pings...show up from time to time, then, miraculously self heal. The bike is kind of weird that way. This is just my opinion and if it really bothers you, do whatever makes you feel good. Me, I would just enjoy the nice new sound until it goes away and a new one appears. My $.02 MaXX Quote
spEEdfrEEk Posted June 17, 2003 Posted June 17, 2003 Someone has planted a timebomb on your bike :razz: :cool: TJ :cool: Quote
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