1 Woodepecker at 3000 RPM Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:44 am
88
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Hi all - I took a spin last night and noticed a sound I'm pretty sure is coming up from the front of the engine. At 2700-3700rpm like a drilling or tapping sound, almost like a metalic woodpecker (if that makes any kind of sence).
It's most noticeable under slow acceleration or load and I cannot get it with the bike stationary.
I inspected the cam chain recently and found everything to be in reasonable good condition and within all wear limits.
Since doing that I have felt that the timing is off a bit in that rev range too but she's running sweet at 5k on the tacho and no evidence of the noise.
Any ideas?
88KE
It's most noticeable under slow acceleration or load and I cannot get it with the bike stationary.
I inspected the cam chain recently and found everything to be in reasonable good condition and within all wear limits.
Since doing that I have felt that the timing is off a bit in that rev range too but she's running sweet at 5k on the tacho and no evidence of the noise.
Any ideas?
88KE
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