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S40 - slight ticking noise from engine
07/27/15 at 18:49:42

Hello all. I have a 2014 S40 with 1200 miles on it. Completely stock. I'm a new rider (about four months) and lately have been doing a *lot* of low-speed practice sessions in a parking lot. Lots of friction zone work; a few mistakes where I've revved the bike with the clutch lever pulled in (clutch out?). One particular rev was pretty high (I was in a bind and was concentrating on not dropping the bike) Note that after all of these sessions I find a place to just cruise at 35 to 45 to give the bike a chance to "relax".

In any event, after one of these sessions I noticed a faint ticking noise coming from the engine that I'm certain wasn't there before. It would match engine revs but maintained a constant volume (low). Only seems to begin after the engine is hot. Now. Especially odd is the fact that this lasted a few days (I ride about four times per week) then disappeared this past Saturday. Haven't heard it since, even after more low-speed work.

The bike had its first service at 700 miles about three months ago. I read this forum frequently and have noticed things like cam chain tensioners, valve adjustments, etc. All of this seem way to early for my bike.

So I'm wondering if this a Bad Event waiting to happen or a) nothing to worry about; b) just my imagination; c) part of being a new bike that's finally getting ridden frequently.

Thanks for any comments.

Cheers, David

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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #1 - 07/27/15 at 18:54:10 Chalk it up to inexperience. She's a noisy beast. Let us know if it gets worse.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #2 - 07/27/15 at 19:25:20 Light ticking, kinda sewing machine esque. Ish. That's desirable. The valve train is gonna be noisy, or, it's too tight. Just keep an eye on the oil and air in the tires. It's pretty new for problems. Hang out, do some reading, and you'll be ready to get on the valves at five thousand.
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youngde811 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 45 Raleigh, NC Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #3 - 07/27/15 at 19:28:08 Yes! That's it! Sewing-machine like. Perfect description. Thanks to all for the advice. Cheers, David
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #4 - 07/27/15 at 19:55:23 Hey ,guys! Looka THAT! I got something Right, And on my First DAY, WOW,,
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #5 - 07/28/15 at 15:31:44 With the stock muffler, "sewing machine" will suffice or even "lawn mower".
Back to top	There's no problem that a full tank of gas and a sunny day can't fix! 2008 S40, Rotella T 15W-40 w/ZDDP added, Dyna, 140/90-15, Battery Tender Jr., Seat lift, #52.5/150/3 washers, Raptor IP Logged

youngde811 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 45 Raleigh, NC Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #6 - 07/28/15 at 16:58:08 I was riding through the neighborhood a few months back. A woman stopped me and said "that's the quietest motorcycle I've ever heard!". -- david
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #7 - 07/28/15 at 18:01:59 Mine seems to really come alive (noise-wise) at around 55 mph with a Dyna muffler.
Back to top	There's no problem that a full tank of gas and a sunny day can't fix! 2008 S40, Rotella T 15W-40 w/ZDDP added, Dyna, 140/90-15, Battery Tender Jr., Seat lift, #52.5/150/3 washers, Raptor IP Logged

justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #8 - 07/29/15 at 19:44:52 Kris has more relevant information in his tagline than we are often able to drag out of newbies in a day. Include a general mileage and Shazzam,,,
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #9 - 07/30/15 at 20:00:00 It beats having to explain if I ever need help. I think everyone should post some info in their signature. Not mandatory, just a good idea.
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Jeff71 Senior Member Offline I'm a bike noob!!!!! Posts: 378 South of Chicago, the suburbs Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #10 - 08/24/15 at 23:03:54 The sewing machine sound is pretty soothing along with the bumpy exhaust pulse. Jeff
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youngde811 YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 45 Raleigh, NC Gender:	Re: S40 - slight ticking noise from engine Reply #11 - 08/27/15 at 19:46:17 At full cruise you're certainly right about that. -- david
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