Hey guys, need help. I have a ticking(metal) sound coming from the engine. I have a 2011 with 2500 miles. Could it be my valves?
Hey guys, need help. I have a ticking(metal) sound coming from the engine. I have a 2011 with 2500 miles. Could it be my valves?
2011 M109R LE, Iso grips w/ throttle boss, Smoked turn signals, debadged, Jardine quick release sissy bar for the queen.Ride safe!
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All I think. Can't hear it at higher rpm's due to exhaust, wind, etc. But the sound gets faster the higher the engine speed.
2011 M109R LE, Iso grips w/ throttle boss, Smoked turn signals, debadged, Jardine quick release sissy bar for the queen.Ride safe!
Maybe not your case but ,
exhaust leaks make Tic Tic Tic sounds .
Look if all bolts are there at exit of cylinder
where exhaust starts .
Every Time You Lift Your Tank Beware Of This .
Does it do it at idle? Light throttle? hot, cold?
2009 M109R Dark Red, Chromed factory wheels,160 front 260 rear,HID headlamp, Suzuki sport shield,Holley Filters, Cobra FI2000,Debaged, Debaffled and 8 holes in each end cap, Clear corners and tail,Debeavered, LEDs, Homemade grill, Nelson Rigg saddle bags and tailbag.
Valves tighten as time goes on. If you opened up your intakes, its the injectors you hear ticking. Mine got real loud when I opened the air intake up.......
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agreed it the natural sound of the motor. No worries buddy. i have a 2009 with the same sound, and others lol