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Curious about ticking noise
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If its a fast constant rapping that stays the same no matter temps and its down low, it could be more serious.
You can use a length of hose as a stethoscope to pinpoint the location of the sound for a better diagnosis.
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Usually not imminently serious, but is aggravating, and may start emitting some goo around the header clamps which migrates from there.
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1) valve
2) low octane gas
3) exhaust leak
If an exhaust leak, it will get a lot louder as you open the throttle.
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The only other thing besides the ticking sound, when I ride, there is a misfire every now and then. Especially after I let off the throttle to slow down. I can hear a few popping noises. Could the ticking sound have something to do with the misfire?
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What I hear is not loud. I can hear it when I start up the bike, but after riding it, it seems to go away. The noise itself sounds like it is dry inside somewhere. Yes, it has oil in it and does not leak. I also used premium gasoline. The guy that I bought it from said he adjusted everything to spec, including all new hoses and all clamps tightened.
The only other thing besides the ticking sound, when I ride, there is a misfire every now and then. Especially after I let off the throttle to slow down. I can hear a few popping noises. Could the ticking sound have something to do with the misfire?
What I hear is not loud. I can hear it when I start up the bike, but after riding it, it seems to go away. --- Could be consistent with small exhaust leak, where heat expansion is helping prevent the leak. But may be a valve tapping (also consistent), or some other source causing the ticking sound.
The only other thing besides the ticking sound, when I ride, there is a misfire every now and then. Especially after I let off the throttle to slow down. I can hear a few popping noises. --- Exhaust popping on deceleration can sometimes be reduced or eliminated by enrichening the pilot circuits a tad, using the pilot mixture adjustment screws.
Could the ticking sound have something to do with the misfire? --- I don't see a connection between the ticking with either a cylinder misfire or exhaust popping.
If not already done, would assure valve clearances are within specs.
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1) Exhaust leak as mentioned... Now don't over torque these nuts.... Just synch them up a little... 10mm wrench or lightly with a socket/ratchet.
2) Perform the timing chain adjuster procedure in your manual...
If problem is still present, then stethoscope for exactly where the sound is being generated...
Example, could be some old RTV ball bouncing up in the valve cover... Could be a loose top idler assembly bolt and your hearing the vibration or tapping on the cover itself.
Just a few to come to mind... Is the sound lower or top end of the engine...
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must be an old school kawi...
they tick...
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