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Message started by edgwoodri on 05/21/22 at 09:24:23

Title: Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by edgwoodri on 05/21/22 at 09:24:23

I have uploaded this video

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/r1HMM3l2Wa4

mostly for the sound. My bike makes an unusual Chirping sound on acceleration. Just wondering if it is familiar to anyone. Is this the sound of the Cam Tensioner getting ready to fail?

Title: Re: Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by verslagen1 on 05/21/22 at 11:13:39

I believe that's exhaust chirp or something loose.

feel besides the oil filter cover for a tapping, that's cam chain tensioner.

Title: Re: Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by edgwoodri on 05/21/22 at 13:15:07

I very recently switched to a Pod Filter, I continue trying to tack the noise down, seems very near the Carb.

Title: Re: Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/21/22 at 15:06:13

Don't let it run sitting on the stand. Starves the cam of oil.

A steel rod against the engine with the other end against the bone in front of your ear is helpful.
A biggass screwdriver works

Title: Re: Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by Ruttly on 05/21/22 at 21:01:33

Exhaust leak

Title: Re: Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by edgwoodri on 05/22/22 at 03:03:53

Very possible. Thanks to all for the advice.

Title: SOLVED Strange Chirping sound. Cam Tensioner?
Post by edgwoodri on 05/22/22 at 12:55:05

Solved.

Slight air leak around the boot of the pod filter.
Cover the area with my finger and the sound goes away.