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Message started by alisonsup on 01/09/18 at 12:35:50

Title: Engine ticking... still.
Post by alisonsup on 01/09/18 at 12:35:50

I just got my valves adjusted by a mechanic but there was still a ticking noise coming from the engine. He checked the valves again but the tick persisted. He asked if I ever ran the bike with low oil and I said no. I change the oil every 1000 mi using valvoline 20w50 oil. I’m not sure about previous owners. He said i might have to go in the engine to see what’s going on with it. He also said pieces in the engine might be old and worn since the bike is so old. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Here’s the link to the bike: https://youtu.be/gMWgQf5IDQw

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by Dave on 01/09/18 at 13:01:39

4C41445E42435E585D2D0 wrote:

I change the oil every 1000 mi using valvoline 20w50 oil.

What form of Valvoline 20W-50 oil?

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/18 at 13:04:50

It will always tick some.

But what you might check is the top of the valve to see if a divot is worn into it from the adjuster, which will throw off the adjustment.

Also, when the rockers or cam are worn, the rocker will start striking the decomp cam. But it doesn't sound like that.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by alisonsup on 01/09/18 at 14:07:24

I use the 4 stroke motorcycle valvoline oil.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by alisonsup on 01/09/18 at 14:10:53

I’ll check the top of the valve.. do you guys think my bike is safe to drive still? It’s my only way to get to work.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/18 at 14:26:43

The only danger is extra wear.
You're gonna have to judge that for yourself.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/09/18 at 14:56:51

The people who have the highest mileage use Rotella.
The clutch and engine like it.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by alisonsup on 01/09/18 at 17:33:24

I noticed when I accelerate a high pitch ringing comes from the engine.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by alisonsup on 01/09/18 at 17:34:29

I can change oil I use. My bike has 25,000 mi on it and its 21 yo.

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by Yoshi on 01/09/18 at 17:41:37

At 25,000 miles I hope you already have the Verslavy timing chain mod....

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/09/18 at 18:04:00

4554457C707E7467667E7C150 wrote:

At 25,000 miles I hope you already have the Verslavy timing chain mod....

There's some truth..

Title: Re: Engine ticking... still.
Post by batman on 01/09/18 at 21:48:58

Ringing or pinging ? pinging indicates that the fuel your using has to low octane , I would try the next higher octane fuel before looking elsewhere.