back to the "ticking" , the cam chain tensioner is aparently a rachet type , so it goes through a period before it clickes to the next setting , this causes a slight looser period , Ive found the ticking comes and goes ,mabe 3 times so far in 20,000 kms
 
ROB's saying the cam chain can "tick" periodically, but I don't think that's your problem Oldskool. The cam sounds more like a light rattle, almost like engine knock noise from using low octane gas. The exhaust leak sounds more like a tick, tick, tick. I've heard both as well as all kinds of Rocket noises. This is the bloody strangest sounding engine I've ever heard running. No big deal though. Gives the girl more character. :D
 
if you think its an exaust leak try the smoke test , light an incence stick and hold it under your exaust while the bike is running , it may show show a definate leak but its not conclusive at ruling one out , but at least youll smell pretty :lol:
 
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