Sudden valve noise

Post by **Wozza** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:53 pm

When I got home from a ride yesterday I noticed that the valve tapping/fluttering noise at tickover was MUCH louder than usual (it sounds like valve noise at least). Have been out on the bike today and the noise remains. Valve clearances where checked earlier this year. Bike is a tri-arm.
Should I check clearances again before riding anymore?
Cheers,
Wozza

Post by **paul nc 24** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:21 pm

this may sound dumb but check your oil level. is it due an oil change?

Post by **Wozza** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:55 pm

It is just about due a change. Oil level this morning was about half way between min and max so I topped it up before riding.

Post by **CMSMJ1** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:42 pm

exhaust leak? could be blowing and this can make a ticking noise though a small enough hole...

Post by **tanuki** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:46 pm

^^^^^^^^^^

That was my first thought, a blowing exhaust sounds terrifying

Post by **Wozza** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:59 pm

I'll check the exhaust, although the noise definitely sounded like it was coming from the cylinder head.

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