Hello, it's been a while since I've posted. Moved across the country and finally found time to rebuild my carbs. Long story short, the bike is running really well again, however I have this ticking sound that can be heard mostly from behind the bike coming from the muffler.
I just replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets and synced the carbs today hoping it was just a leak or tune issue. Not so lucky I guess.
It's heard mostly at idle and does speed up with rpms. I bought a stethoscope and it seems to be the loudest on rear right (3rd cylinder) at the top of the valve cover.
I'm just looking for advice before I tear into things. I'll post a video that captures the ticking when I move to the rear. I just got her back together and running so I'd hate to tear into it so soon but I don't want to cause damage if this sounds like a serious issue.
Also want to say thanks to everyone on the forum, the knowledge and experience here made rebuilding the carbs and fixing this bike up easy.
I just replaced the exhaust manifold gaskets and synced the carbs today hoping it was just a leak or tune issue. Not so lucky I guess.
It's heard mostly at idle and does speed up with rpms. I bought a stethoscope and it seems to be the loudest on rear right (3rd cylinder) at the top of the valve cover.
I'm just looking for advice before I tear into things. I'll post a video that captures the ticking when I move to the rear. I just got her back together and running so I'd hate to tear into it so soon but I don't want to cause damage if this sounds like a serious issue.
Also want to say thanks to everyone on the forum, the knowledge and experience here made rebuilding the carbs and fixing this bike up easy.