slight tapping noise

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titch11
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slight tapping noise

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ok so been on the site for a while now ;) but need some help as i gave my vfr400 nc30 a frashing 180kph wot ever that is lol.Any way noticed a slight tapping noise sound some were on left hand side of engine i think ? could any one help me out as wot it could be :pray:cheers
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Re: slight tapping noise

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valve clearances maybe? see the sticky at the top of this forum section
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Re: slight tapping noise

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cheers will look at manual at valve clearance section and check
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Re: slight tapping noise

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do you know the last time they were checked?
don't take my diagnosis as gospel, im just throwing suggestions at you. it could be a number of things less difficault than the Valve Clearances.

the guide to checking them at the top of the workshop section
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1943

is far batter than the haynes guide to doing them.
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Re: slight tapping noise

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These engines make lots of tappet noise, especiallly when really hot. It's normal.

I wouldn't be too concerned, but it's a good idea to check the valve clearances if you don't know when it was last done.
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Re: slight tapping noise

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Cammo wrote:These engines make lots of tappet noise, especiallly when really hot. It's normal.

I wouldn't be too concerned, but it's a good idea to check the valve clearances if you don't know when it was last done.
Not if you pull up next to a ZXR400 they don't :whistle: 　 :mrgreen:
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Re: slight tapping noise

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Neosophist wrote:
Cammo wrote:These engines make lots of tappet noise, especiallly when really hot. It's normal.

I wouldn't be too concerned, but it's a good idea to check the valve clearances if you don't know when it was last done.
Not if you pull up next to a ZXR400 they don't :whistle: 　 :mrgreen:
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