Ticking sound

I have noticed lately a ticking noise from front of engine.It is getting that as soon as the bike has warmed up i can hear it used to be only after i had been riding for a while. the noise gets quicker in time with the throttle anyone any ideas??????????? i'm riding a 2000 curvy

Originally Posted by thebluelion

I have noticed lately a ticking noise from front of engine.It is getting that as soon as the bike has warmed up i can hear it used to be only after i had been riding for a while. the noise gets quicker in time with the throttle anyone any ideas??????????? i'm riding a 2000 curvy

Is it ticking or rattling?? If it is a rattle it'll be the cam chain tensioner/s.

A couple of other ppl on here are having tensioner problems at the mo, it must be the season!

Its ticking

If it is a ticking, then check your valve clearances.

Unfortunately valve clearances normally close up, if your is ticking coz the gaps are too big, you might have a proper problem (broken valve spring, bent valve, worn cam etc etc.).

I had the same problem with a clock that a once owned???

a bomb?

Well im not mechanicly minded so dont have a clue, would be dangerous to ride coz guy who fixes my bike is about 20 mile away?

ive had it since the bike was new, my mechanic / suzuki dealer mechanic / other pointy owners from here / and my friends... say its normal i was just being paranoid. both tensioners getting broke in JHC bristols opinion is almost impossible.. im just going with it lol,

Tappetts, was my dads answer when I asked him about a ticking noise

And he;s a good mechanic with 35+ years experiance; whats your oil level like, and when was the oil last renewed?

Matt

Is it only at specific revs, or across all?

Happens on mine from 4-5K revs (curvy)- have just decided that it's characteristic of the engine (a few others have reported it too). I only used to notice it if I went slowly up through or sat at those revs- if I rev hard, it's harder to hear.

Now I've got a loud exhaust, I can't hear it....