Engine noise

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Engine noise

17 Jul 2014 11:59

Hello gentlemen. I have a slight to moderate ticking in my 78 kz1000. Is there any flood way of determining weather it's cam chain or valve related. Thank you
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Re: Engine noise

17 Jul 2014 12:27

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Is it doing it when the motor idles then goes away when you give it a little gas?

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17 Jul 2014 13:23

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It does seem to be more noticable at idol than when I rev it up. But I do have a 4 into 1 header which is kinda loud.
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Re: Engine noise

17 Jul 2014 13:27

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Can you isolate the 'ticking'? Front of motor? Top of motor (use a large screwdriver as a stethoscope)? Could be something as simple as as exhaust leak or perhaps more complicated.

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Re: Engine noise

17 Jul 2014 14:17

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Like Mcdroid said, could be an exhaust leak,. did you remove old exhaust gaskets, & replace with new copper gaskets ?
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Re: Engine noise

17 Jul 2014 15:41

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The cam chain will make a little noise sometimes at lower rpms when the motor is cold or carbs are out of synch.

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