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ping clicking noise
03/09/14 at 12:24:02

Hey guys, i just did the leaky plug/cap replacement, i used permatex rtv copper gasket maker, i did not torque the head down because i did not have a torque wrench (any one know the torque specifications). anyway i started the bike up today and there is a very fast pinging, clicking sounds coming for the engine somewhere it seems to get louder when i rev the engine. also there is a loss of power, not huge but i can definitely feel it, no oil leaks, and no air blowing out so i think the gasket is holding up. anyone have any idea of what it can be? Much appreciated guys

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Re: ping clicking noise
Reply #1 - 03/09/14 at 13:37:44

From what I've read on the forum you need to re-adjust your valves after removing the head. The difference in the amount of sealer can change your clearances, especially if you didn't torque it. I'd say go to harbor freight and spend 20 bucks on one and torque the heads before you ride it any farther. Warped heads are not good on any engine.

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bdrums71 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 39 new jersey Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #2 - 03/09/14 at 14:07:08 thanks SP, I think thats exactly whats going on. much appreciated, darn i just wanna ride already! lol
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S-P Serious Thumper Offline Back in the saddle again Posts: 816 Phoenix, AZ Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #3 - 03/09/14 at 14:51:46 bdrums71 wrote on 03/09/14 at 14:07:08: darn i just wanna ride already! lol Yeah, but you want to ride long term, not just this week.
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #4 - 03/09/14 at 16:37:17 Auto Zone has a torque wrench in their loan-a-tool program. You buy a used tool at full price, use it, return it, and get a 100% refund.
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seedubs1 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 34	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #5 - 03/10/14 at 11:22:09 A torque wrench is essential if you're going to be doing your own work inside the engine. Stop being cheap and buy one already
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #6 - 03/10/14 at 21:05:31 Pinging AND Clicking? I simply can NOT see those together & NOT think Dolphins! Have you run over one lately? Got one hung up somewhere? Sumpin fishy about this thread,,
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S-P Serious Thumper Offline Back in the saddle again Posts: 816 Phoenix, AZ Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #7 - 03/10/14 at 21:09:12 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 03/10/14 at 21:05:31: Pinging AND Clicking? I simply can NOT see those together & NOT think Dolphins! Have you run over one lately? Got one hung up somewhere? Sumpin fishy about this thread,, LOL! I can see a custom tank paint job with Flipper on it now....
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shorty Serious Thumper Offline be careful out there gentlemen Posts: 547 southern NM Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #8 - 03/11/14 at 12:19:42 if the clicking is coming from the crankcase you should check the cam-chain tensioner, mine was over extended at 17k miles
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ed daugherty Junior Member Offline "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Posts: 61 Dallas, TX Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #9 - 03/11/14 at 20:25:22 shorty wrote on 03/11/14 at 12:19:42: if the clicking is coming from the crankcase you should check the cam-chain tensioner, mine was over extended at 17k miles I have this problem. I replaced the tensioner and it is still over extended. How did you fix it?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28788 L.A. California Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #10 - 03/11/14 at 20:43:58 you mean you got this? you need one of these... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1180206459
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Re: ping clicking noise
Reply #11 - 03/23/14 at 16:47:59

hey guys, thanks for all the responses! re sealed the head torqued the nolts down and readjusted the screws on top of the valves to .10mm since i read somewhere on here they should be between .08 and .13mm, still no luck getting rid of the noise. the bike runs and sounds amazing just this darn ticking coming from the top of the head. im pretty sure its coming from the valves but idk if i should loosen or tighten the screws.

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Re: ping clicking noise
Reply #12 - 03/23/14 at 17:45:56

bdrums71 wrote on 03/23/14 at 16:47:59:

re sealed the head torqued the nolts down and readjusted the screws on top of the valves to .10mm since i read somewhere on here they should be between .08 and .13mm, still no luck getting rid of the noise.

WOAH!!

The proper valve clearance is 0.008-0.013mm (0.003-0.005 in). That extra zero will make a helluva difference, I tell you whut!

If you download the Suzuki Savage Clymer's manual PDF from this website, the spec is listed on page 10 with various other "tune up" specs. Wink

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28788 L.A. California Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #13 - 03/23/14 at 18:41:32 HondaLavis wrote on 03/23/14 at 17:45:56: If you download the Suzuki Savage Clymer's manual PDF from this website no longer available.
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S-P Serious Thumper Offline Back in the saddle again Posts: 816 Phoenix, AZ Gender:	Re: ping clicking noise Reply #14 - 03/23/14 at 18:42:19 HondaLavis wrote on 03/23/14 at 17:45:56: WOAH!! The proper valve clearance is 0.008-0.013mm (0.003-0.005 in). That extra zero will make a helluva difference, I tell you whut! Dang zeroes! Depending on which side of the decimal point makes all the difference in the world!
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