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Post by yan101 on Jul 17, 2008 1:24:24 GMT
hello all i have a 92 divi 600 ive got a slight ticking noise which is constant when idling and speeds up when i rev or set off, its not the normal clutch rattle that ive learned to live with i think its something else but im not sure what, it seems to be more predomenant on the right side. the only way i can describe the noise is it sounds like when you close handcuffs except its constant.....any ideas???
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Post by darren on Jul 17, 2008 2:25:10 GMT
possibly needs shimming up (tappets), or you have a leaky exhaust somewhere
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Post by Padster on Jul 17, 2008 7:22:14 GMT
The cam chain tension may also need checking
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Post by bobh on Jul 21, 2008 21:26:01 GMT
Valve clearance is the most likely candidate - the 600 is particularly prone to that. It's surprising how much noise a tappet can make even if it's just at the top end of the recommended range. It's most likely one or more exhaust valve(s) as these have a larger clearance to start with. However, with these the noise gets less as the engine warms up and the valve stems expand. I had two exhaust valves that were like this, and I was amazed at how much quieter it was after I'd put in the next thicker shims. It's not a difficult job (much easier than most o.h.c. bikes), provided you have the proper tool to depress the valves to get the shims out.
An exhaust leak can also cause a ticking noise - this one's usually quite easy to find.
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Post by yan101 on Jul 22, 2008 15:11:44 GMT
did the cam chain thing, it clicked and i re screwed it. the noise was still there so i decided to stick my head under the bike while it was running and guess what, a tiny hole in the exhaust, ive used bandage to fix and and all is quiet!!! i also decided to spray the downpipes with black high temp spray it looks really good with my black powdercoated wheels and swingarm
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Post by darren on Jul 23, 2008 10:45:39 GMT
guess what, a tiny hole in the exhaust, Gerra way ;D possibly needs shimming up (tappets), or you have a leaky exhaust somewhere   |
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Post by yan101 on Jul 23, 2008 20:32:27 GMT
you called it mate. i wouldnt have even checked if you hadnt have said. would have probably cost me a fortune in garage bills so cheers.
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Post by bostonboy on Jul 28, 2008 7:25:20 GMT
good easy quick fix good job on knowing where the probleme was darren  dan |
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Post by darren on Jul 29, 2008 16:16:29 GMT
you called it mate. i wouldnt have even checked if you hadnt have said. would have probably cost me a fortune in garage bills so cheers. garages arrghhhh, rip off merchants, nothing like a bit of self exploration:)  |
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Post by darren on Jul 29, 2008 16:17:19 GMT
good easy quick fix good job on knowing where the probleme was darren dan been there had that, and got a welder for the sole purpose of ;D |
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Jul 29, 2008 22:32:47 GMT
When the ticking stops its time to run.
;D
Neil
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Post by CD on Aug 8, 2008 9:37:26 GMT
WARNING JIM ROBINSON
Dont arc weld anything on the bike until you have disconnected both battery leads. I also always disconnect the sparks igniter box and voltage regulator / generator for good measure.
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Post by darren on Aug 8, 2008 12:56:53 GMT
WARNING JIM ROBINSON Dont arc weld anything on the bike until you have disconnected both battery leads. I also always disconnect the sparks igniter box and voltage regulator / generator for good measure. if you do a lot of it, invest in a surge suppressor, saves disconnecting |
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Post by CD on Aug 8, 2008 22:17:50 GMT
For the sake of a few cable connectors I'd not risk it.
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