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Offline EYAL400

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Ticking sound
« on: October 30, 2024, 21:02:10 »
Why does the engine make a subtle ticking noise when I accelerate around 3000 rpm?
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Offline Gert

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Re: Ticking sound
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2024, 06:14:09 »
Oil level still good? How sure are you that the sound is from the engine?
Have you had a close inspection of the drive chain, looking for dry / frozen links or damaged o-rings?
Another place to perhaps look is beneath the counter sprocket. It is possible that some foreign object could be wedged in there, that may be responsible for the sound that you are hearing.
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Re: Ticking sound
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2024, 11:08:17 »
the bike is new .Maybe this is the noise it should be.
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Re: Ticking sound
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2024, 19:48:00 »
I would suggest that as it's new, the dealer will probably have another one in his showroom. Why don't you have a look and if he has then ask if you can listen to it running and compare the sound. Failing that your dealer should know if it sounds normal or not. Good luck with it and congratulations on having a new bike.  :thumb:
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Re: Ticking sound
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2024, 01:33:54 »
Do you have crash bars installed? If they are the type that join in the centre, check they are not vibrating.
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Offline Jim13_Wee_Strom

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Re: Ticking sound
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2024, 08:47:33 »
I'll chuck this in the ring... it could be 'pinking' !!!
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