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Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: mms16 on May 10, 2005, 06:01:17 PM
Title: Tapping
Post by: The Buddha on May 10, 2005, 06:53:38 PM
Valves make a clacking noise ... even when they are set right ... and of course when they are loose ... also the motor has some serious cam shaft drift in some cases ... so may be your culprit ... its pretty much harmless but annoying as hell ... the cam shaft drift is more of a softer thunking ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: weaselnoze on May 10, 2005, 07:10:37 PM
the valves would tap at idle as well right?
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: Frost on May 10, 2005, 07:25:35 PM
check the chain...if it's too loose and tap the swingarm...it'll click...
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: Faxxxy on May 11, 2005, 02:49:46 AM
Quote from: Frostcheck the chain...if it's too loose and tap the swingarm...it'll click...

This is exactly what I was going to say...

Amen..
Ditto.

and

Yea, what he said!
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: starwalt on May 11, 2005, 05:13:33 AM
Regarding the turn signal "nut", there should be one on the other side of the mount plate. The signal wires run through the nut and the lamp rod portion of the lamp stalk.

This link (http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp) shows the lamps assemblies for the front and rear  IF you have the originals. The stock turn lamps are often changed due to their unappreciated "strange beauty".  :lol:

Make certain you scroll down the link to see the front signals.
The signals stalks bolt to number 3 & 4 in this (http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp) link.
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: adamwade on May 11, 2005, 05:42:50 AM
I used to get a ticking noise from mine when one of the plugs was fouled.  It would make slight electrical popping noises.
Title: Re: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: gsJack on May 11, 2005, 05:57:25 AM
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: Faxxxy on May 11, 2005, 06:23:06 AM
Quote from: adamwadeI used to get a ticking noise from mine when one of the plugs was fouled.  It would make slight electrical popping noises.

When I was a kid I had a sparkplug wire come loose and was arking and making that tick sound...

I agree with this one too.. Only not as likely a suspect as your chain..
Title: Check Oil
Post by: KokomoSam on May 11, 2005, 09:21:50 AM
I hate to ask the stupid questions, but...  have you checked the oil level?  The engine will get louder if the oil is low?

Sam
Title: thanks to everyone
Post by: mms16 on May 11, 2005, 01:14:46 PM
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: weaselnoze on May 11, 2005, 02:26:26 PM
dont forget to adjust the chain to proper spec
Title: Re: thanks to everyone
Post by: Faxxxy on May 11, 2005, 02:28:41 PM
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: Faxxxy on May 11, 2005, 02:47:11 PM
Quote from: weaselnozedont forget to adjust the chain to proper spec

Great minds!
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: DerekNC on May 11, 2005, 03:14:58 PM
For the chain there should be around 1" of slack if I remember correctly.

Derek
Title: Re: thanks to everyone
Post by: Frost on May 11, 2005, 03:32:22 PM
Title: clicking when off throttle....
Post by: scratch on May 11, 2005, 04:33:21 PM
Quote from: DerekNCFor the chain there should be around 1" of slack if I remember correctly.

Derek

You are correct. 0.8 to 1.2 inches, on the sidestand; warm or cold, doesn't matter.
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