Mysterious ticking noise?

Hey I have a K3650 and recently I have noticed a sort of ticking noise as I progress through the revs. I can hear the noise as I pull away then it disappears, then returns at around 5 and a half. Anyone have had this mysterious ticking?

I think my k3 does this sometimes, will check next time I ride it. I dont know what causes it though and it doesn't sound mechanical or affect the performance in any way.

[ibby33]

Do you have engine bars? A friends was just touching exhaust

I used to have engine bars, but they've gone now, I agree with Aaron, it doesn't effect performance

Search Cam Chain Tensioners or CCT's, perfectly normal for SV's to make this noise.

I noticed a ticking noise on mine , usually when the throttle was open. I believe its to do with air valves (cant remember thier proper name) for the fuel mix and is perfectly normal.

Sorry to comment on such a old thread... Just bought a k3 650 and I'm getting what can only be described as a chain slapping against a casing noise, between 4/5.5k on the revs. I'm thinking c t t... Can it be left or does it normally do this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4 ?

When my CCT starts making a noise, roughly every 10k - I give the bike a good thrashing and this helps it click onto the next part on the adjuster. Probably not everybody's preferred method but it works for me & stops my bike sounding like sewing machine.

Originally Posted by stuR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4 ?

Thank god it wasnt just me that was thinking about this haha!!