Ticking noise - NOT pair vavle

[Toledo Mark]

I have a ticking noise but it is not the pair vavle because I did the complete desmog.  Sounds like when a spark wire is loose but they are tight.  Any thoughts?

[sugerbear]

start looking for air leaks. start with the exhaust.

[junior]

it is more than likely your lifters our bikes have solid lifters instraed of hydrolic and will make a ticking noise

[9Ball]

search for air leaks....loose hose clamps on the intake runners, cracked vacuum lines or caps, and header nuts.

[Patrick]

Where is the noise coming from ??  Trying to locate it would help.. Its generally a leaky exhaust gasket which can be a real PITA at times to keep from leaking.. That said,, sometimes these monsters will just tick,, its one of lifes little wonderments.. Glenn seems to think its the oil pump chain,, could very well be correct..