Tick

[gregs656]

My engine's developed what I would describe as a tick. It's consistent with engine revs and you can easily hear it, any thoughts?

Pretty sure it wasn't there before the bike was taken off the road for about 2 months.

[steve speed]

cam chain ? does it do it when you pull the clutch in ? does it do it when its hot ?try and do the screwdriver against the ear to pinpoint were its coming from

[gregs656]

it does do it when you pull the clutch in, and I think it's more noticeable when the bikes warm. Sounds like it's coming from the front of the engine to me.

[steve speed]

has it been run low on oil ? hope not

[gregs656]

no, as soon as the alternator cover started leaking it was taken off the road.

Why? what does it sound like to you?

[Killerwhale]

My engine's developed what I would describe as a tick. It's consistent with engine revs and you can easily hear it, any thoughts?

Pretty sure it wasn't there before the bike was taken off the road for about 2 months.

Mine is ticking as ´ell now and i KNOW what it is as i didn´t get really big shims in time....so valve clearence is to large.....on mine anyway.

[gregs656]

I'll see if I can get a sound clip, it doesn't sound particularly bad and the engine sounds and feels exactly the same other wise, it just ticks.

[steve speed]

cant see it being the valve clearance they don't usually go bigger ,, are you sure its not the slides in the carbs ratting,, gaskets on the exhaust downpipes ??

[slow codger]

Carbs wouldnt make a noise at the front of the engine though, what about the rad fan?

[gregs656]

well i've been told it sounds exactly the same as it did before, i'll keep a close eye on the oil and see if it gets any more noticeable I guess