Valve adjustment

Borris · Posted: June 17, 2006, 8:47 am Post subject: Valve adjustment

Hi all!

I re-adjusted my valves again and wondered if it's normal to hear a "ticking" sound while the motor is running. It has done it since I bought it last year.

Thanks.

grizld1 · Posted: June 17, 2006, 10:30 pm Post subject: Re: Valve adjustment

These scoots tend to have more than average mechanical noise in the top end; far as a little valve clatter goes, we had a saying back in the day--"You're better off hearing your valves than smelling 'em." Some ticking from the cam chain and tappets is normal.

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Just cram a decent pair of ear plugs in,does wonders Laughing

.Jack

Borris · Posted: June 21, 2006, 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Valve adjustment

Thanks guys, now I know I didn't do something wrong!

Wulf · Posted: June 21, 2006, 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Valve adjustment

Hey Borris, have you adjusted the cam chain tension? That will also cut down on some of the noise you may be hearing.
Wulf

Borris · Posted: June 21, 2006, 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Valve adjustment

I did last summer, it's on my list again though.

xsjohn · Posted: July 31, 2006, 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Valve adjustment

A slight tick is ok. Wish it wasnt there though. Starting to hear the chain a little at 32000 miles. Old Yamaha Mechanic John Underwood

tracker79 · Posted: July 31, 2006, 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: Valve adjustment

A hot adjustment does help. those adjustment screws from mikes xs with the allen head makes life alot easier. I think they are vw items.

Peke · Full Member Joined: Jun 30, 2006 Posts: 27

Or Porsche or Mazda, it looks like an elephantpaw and u have to modify the rocker but ones done that u can check the valveclearance every 20.000 km.

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