Ticking

[f j ste]

Hi, since taking the FJ out for a decent run ive heard a very slight ticking noise from the camshaft area ...should i presume this is normal , the bikes done 43000 miles . Any recommended oil i can use to quieten the noise if that could be a solution or would i need to investigate the noise in more detail . The bike only does this when throttling off 

[craigo]

Front right front side under the valve cover?  If so, all 3 of my FJs made that noise.  Being an air cooled motor with no water jacket to muffle these sounds, there are a lot of noises that these engines make.  A little noise from the valves are happy valves.

If it's really loud then have it checked out.   

Cheers,

CraigO

[Lotsokids]

I did a full adjustment on all my valves just a few months ago, and they are chattering some, but not super loud. I guess that's fine.

[f j ste]

Front right front side under the valve cover?  If so, all 3 of my FJs made that noise.  Being an air cooled motor with no water jacket to muffle these sounds, there are a lot of noises that these engines make.  A little noise from the valves are happy valves.

If it's really loud then have it checked out.  

Cheers,

CraigO

Thanks craigo  ...thats put my mind at rest , the noise is not loud just a slight chatter hardly noticeable but guess i was being over cautious .

Thanks all

Sorry , forgot to put that yes it was the right hand side valve cover the noise was coming from ...

[weymouth399]

A loose/loud valve is a happy valve. If you don't hear a little chatter you should look into checking your valves. They tighten up with use.

Bob W

[f j ste]

Cheers bob 

Chattering it is but not loud , it dont get hot im going too fast ....air cooling works a treat 

[SlowOldGuy]

Come on Bob, get it right:

A tappy valve is a happy valve
:-)

DavidR.

[weymouth399]

Ya Dave you got me 

Bob W