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engine noise

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by rkbonds1, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. rkbonds1

    rkbonds1 New Member

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    I noticed when I was riding home tonight that I kept hearing a ticking/rattle coming from the engine sounded kinda like a plastic bag in the wind. Speed didn't change it rpm's only made it faster or slower same volume no matter the changes. Any ideas? Bike is an 85 XJ 700 X Maxim X
     
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    Did it sound kind of like a sewing machine?
    If so, that would be HAPPY valves. When they are quiet, the clearances are too tight. You want them tick-ticking as they slam shut. There's twenty of them in there pitter-pattering along :)
     
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    Either that, or you've got a plastic bag caught on your rear turn signal.
     
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    I think that's what it is just for some reason last night it didn't sound right today all is good. (maybe it was just me lol sometimes I worry too much)
     
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    Do you hear other noises when you ride? Do you see dead people? :roll:
     
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