Author Topic: noise from engine (Read 3208 times)

adv01 · « **on:** May 04, 2005, 01:56:30 AM »

Hi Guys, just a quick one, at around 8000rpm the engine emits a sort of ticking noise, any ideas ? bike only has 17000km on it, and seems to be in great nick. I'm looking at sellin soon so dont want to make major investment.

Greg · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2005, 02:35:59 AM »

mine does the same between about 7500 up to 8500 then it goes away so I dont worry too much about it.

adv01 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2005, 06:41:17 AM »

cool, i think i can live with it. as long as no harm caused, no suggestions on what it may be ? Little 250's really get a howl up huh ! My previous bikes have been sv650s and tl1000s..... this liitle thing makes lots of noise.... doesnt really get anywhere, is a bit of fun though... Thanks for the reply mate. glad to know i'm not alone... cheers

jonno007 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2006, 07:58:35 AM »

hello,

The ticking noise is usually the tappets when they are worn or if you are using too heavy a grade of oil. On start up from cold there is always a ticking noise which should go away in about 2 seconds once the oil has channeled through. Try using a lighter grade of oil and if it persists, the tappets themselves are relatively cheap but labour charges can be high. Or you could do it yourself!

raptorsc · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2006, 11:16:31 PM »

ADV01

Do you have the model with red cam cover? Whereabouts are you located, USA or AUS or where?