GazW Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Right so I noticed this yesterday, I'm 99% sure it's come on out of nowhere as I would have noticed it developing I think. It seems localised to the right hand side of the cylinder head, can only be heard when blipping the throttle, on over run when engine braking and at constant low revs.It's not audible at idle, or acceleration. It's like a tappety sound, I obviously am thinking tappets, but can they just slip? Would it just be localised to one side of the head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 If the bike sounds or feels different from what's normal check it out, or get it checked out. Never turn a blind eye it could end up costly and dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 could be tappets if they are not hydraulic or could be cam chain but then it could be a multitude of things i would start be checking cam chain tension then valve clearances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 got enough oil & water in there?? is it due for an oil change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 It could also be the clutch centre bearing if its the same side as noise can travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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