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20-03-13, 06:17 PM

I hear the ticking on my front cylinder too. Even when stationary I can open the throttle to bring the revs up and I'll hear it, usually in the 3000 rpm range. Above that, the general engine/exhaust noise is too loud so I can't hear it.

I've noticed SV's have a loud cam chain and valve gear system, i.e. there's more noise coming from the cylinder head on SVs than some other bikes, but I don't think it's anything to worry about as long as the engine is running fine.

What mileage is your bike? There's a valve clearance check scheduled for 15,000rpm on the bike where valves are re-shimmed if the clearance is too large.

20-03-13, 06:17 PM	#3
drewby89 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Curvy ticking noise, vibrating gear lever, can't start on choke I hear the ticking on my front cylinder too. Even when stationary I can open the throttle to bring the revs up and I'll hear it, usually in the 3000 rpm range. Above that, the general engine/exhaust noise is too loud so I can't hear it. I've noticed SV's have a loud cam chain and valve gear system, i.e. there's more noise coming from the cylinder head on SVs than some other bikes, but I don't think it's anything to worry about as long as the engine is running fine. What mileage is your bike? There's a valve clearance check scheduled for 15,000rpm on the bike where valves are re-shimmed if the clearance is too large.