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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: jazerr on March 13, 2007, 10:31:02 AM

Title: tick tick.
Post by: jazerr on March 13, 2007, 10:31:02 AM
I did my first oil change the other night.

So, I changed the oil and all went well, easy peasy. better mileage, slightly quieter on the road..all the normal stuff. No leaks.

But I am hearing a SUPER FAINT little 'tiktik' after I downshift and just begin to hit the friction zone with the clutch. It only happens when I go from 4->3 and 3->2.

Its so faint, I wasn't even sure I was ACTUALLY hearing anything, but I am sure its there. since it only happens during a downshift, I am not really able to stand the bike up and listen to where the sound is coming from .

I know its not that floating camshaft thing. I'm familiar with that one.

any thoughts?
Title: Re: tick tick.
Post by: ashman on March 13, 2007, 10:40:23 AM
The valves on the GS are pretty noisy probably just them from you down shifting the engine revs are raising up some.  How many miles does it have?

-Ash
Title: Re: tick tick.
Post by: jazerr on March 13, 2007, 11:02:47 AM
13k miles. I did the 11000 mile service, including adjusting hte valves, etc, right after I bought it, at about 12500 miles.
Title: Re: tick tick.
Post by: ashman on March 13, 2007, 12:01:54 PM
I'd guess the valves as in just them being noisy not a problem.

-ash