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retirednavy
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« on: August 29, 2018, 03:43:06 PM »
Guys I hear a little ticking noise after I changed my oil and filter. Is this the valves the bike has 38000 on it. Ideas? Going on a trip in week. Thanks
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2018, 04:34:09 PM »
More likely pair valves unless the bike has been desmogged.  Probably just listening to hard.
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2018, 04:42:58 PM »
I had my Standard's lifters ticking at about 25-30 k. They are easy to check and adjust if needed. Hopefully without starting a massive oil thread, what kind of oil and filter ? I don't remember it having anything to do with an oil change.
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2018, 04:47:05 PM »
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on August 29, 2018, 04:34:09 PM
More likely pair valves unless the bike has been desmogged.  Probably just listening to hard.
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2018, 05:04:27 PM »
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on August 29, 2018, 04:34:09 PM
More likely pair valves unless the bike has been desmogged.  Probably just listening to hard.
Ticking valves and pair valves sound completely different to me. But along with everything else my hearing is failing also.  Angry
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2018, 06:09:09 PM »
Exhaust leak ??
Is the noise on both sides ??
Pick up a stethoscope from your parts store and probe around.
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2018, 06:10:39 PM »
Quote from: meathead on August 29, 2018, 04:42:58 PM
I had my Standard's lifters ticking at about 25-30 k. They are easy to check and adjust if needed. Hopefully without starting a massive oil thread, what kind of oil and filter ? I don't remember it having anything to do with an oil change.

Meathead makes a good point! What type/weight of oil was previously used?
What type/weight did you use? Synthetic oil, synthetic blend, or conventional oil, 5wt, 10wt. or 20wt.?
 
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retirednavy
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2018, 07:58:03 PM »
I put in Honda 10w-40 and filter
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2018, 01:36:11 AM »
If you have a long blade screwdriver with a hard plastic handle you can put the end of the blade against the ticking area and the handle up to your ear. This will help you isolate the noise as the screwdriver will transmit the sound.
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2018, 02:35:48 AM »
Good advice I will check it out. Thanks
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2018, 08:11:27 AM »
A screwdriver or a stethoscope with a diaphragm will only reveal noise that is mechanically produced when you touch it to the engine. Either, will not reveal anything else.
You want to find the source of a noise?
Well then. get a short length of water hose, long enough to be comfortable to use and employ that to find the source of the noise.
It cannot miss. Works all the time.

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