Warm up noise

GoForARide · 10-28-2009, 07:44 PM

My bike is making a noise when it is warming up.

its a tapping noise. seems to go away. if iv got too much oil in the bike it doesent make the noise.

valves needing adjustment?

ZenMoto · 10-29-2009, 02:14 PM

If it only happens for a few seconds when the bike is first started, it's probably just a little noise while the motor manages to pump oil up into the head. I don't usually hear this on my VFR, but it's really common on my KTM 950 with its dry sump system; it's pretty normal.

...you definitely don't want to run your bike with too much oil in it!

It's probably nothing, but when was the last time you checked your valves? And are you talking about a few seconds of tapping when you first start the bike, or a few minutes? ...big difference.

GoForARide · 10-29-2009, 02:59 PM

its a few minutes of riding.

when its cold ill use choke till it get up bto around 3.5-4k rpm. after that it still taps for a few minutes.

its got 40-50k miles.

ZenMoto · 10-29-2009, 04:46 PM

Well, if it's got 40-50k miles and it takes "minutes" for the sound to go away, then it sounds like you are WAY overdue for a valve adjustment!!!

I'd stop logging too many miles on her until you get in there and have a look-see. :)

GoForARide · 10-29-2009, 05:44 PM

thats what i kinda figured..

so, how do i go about doing that?

ChatBox (No new messages since your last visit)
Loading...
Message...
Ask your questions in the forums. The ChatBox is for small talk. Lamps to everyone!

10-28-2009, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoForARide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 07:09 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 511 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Warm up noise My bike is making a noise when it is warming up. its a tapping noise. seems to go away. if iv got too much oil in the bike it doesent make the noise. valves needing adjustment?

10-29-2009, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZenMoto Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 11:00 AM Location: Newbury Park, CA My Ride: 1999 VFR 800 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure 2001 XR650R Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts	If it only happens for a few seconds when the bike is first started, it's probably just a little noise while the motor manages to pump oil up into the head. I don't usually hear this on my VFR, but it's really common on my KTM 950 with its dry sump system; it's pretty normal. ...you definitely don't want to run your bike with too much oil in it! It's probably nothing, but when was the last time you checked your valves? And are you talking about a few seconds of tapping when you first start the bike, or a few minutes? ...big difference. __________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 1971 Yamaha IT175 Enduro "Beater" 2001 Honda XR650R "BBQ" 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure "Großes furchtsames Weibchen" 1999 Honda VFR 800 (not yet named)

10-29-2009, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZenMoto Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 11:00 AM Location: Newbury Park, CA My Ride: 1999 VFR 800 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure 2001 XR650R Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 8 Posts	Well, if it's got 40-50k miles and it takes "minutes" for the sound to go away, then it sounds like you are WAY overdue for a valve adjustment!!! I'd stop logging too many miles on her until you get in there and have a look-see. :) __________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 1971 Yamaha IT175 Enduro "Beater" 2001 Honda XR650R "BBQ" 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure "Großes furchtsames Weibchen" 1999 Honda VFR 800 (not yet named)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-29-2009, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
GoForARide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 07:09 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 511 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	its a few minutes of riding. when its cold ill use choke till it get up bto around 3.5-4k rpm. after that it still taps for a few minutes. its got 40-50k miles.

10-29-2009, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoForARide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 07:09 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 511 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	thats what i kinda figured.. so, how do i go about doing that?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
cold engine noise	GoForARide	Mechanics Garage	5	10-03-2009 05:19 PM
Weird clicking noise, out of the blue	Fizz	Mechanics Garage	15	05-12-2008 09:15 AM
Do you have to let it warm up?	Hustle	Sixth Generation 2002-2009	49	01-01-2008 10:36 PM
Fun With Electrics....... Warm Winter.......Liner Notes......	Mrydr	VF/VFR Mailing List	2	11-06-2006 07:44 AM
Weird scratchy metal/jingly noise	okiengr	Mechanics Garage	11	07-21-2006 02:54 PM