350x Ticking..help

[350Kris]

I think this is normal, but I want to be sure. My 350x has a ticking noise coming from the head. Not too loud. It is very rythmic and increases with RPMs. At first I though cam chain, then I realized it is too perfect a sound. Then I though valves, but checked 'em and they were within specs. Any help?

Thanks,
Kris

[motoman1012002]

it relly sounds like your cam chain they dont come lose they usual stretch after alot while in a bike with alot of power to them thats why a cam chain thicks cause its stretched and that why they are replaced. but i could be wrong have you even put a new one in

[NOS_350X]

Could be trailprotrailpro cam chain, but its probably a Valve sticking.

[350Kris]

Hmm.....the sound is too perfect for the cam chain I think. Would sticking valves cause any other problems?

thanks

[sittinguy]

Valve lifters are probably worn down and there is a gap between the end of the valve and the hardend contact pad on the lifter

[TRI-Zbrian]

almost every 4 stroke i ride with ticks like that it is a very common thing with 4 strokes to do that it alwase wigs me out hearing it thow makes me thing its going to throw a valve or something.

[350Kris]

So it sounds like something common....nothing to worry about......right?

[:) tri-z :)]

every four stroke I rode did that sound so I guess not :D

[TRI-Zbrian]

yeah all 4 strokes i have ever ridden ticked like you are saying so i wouldnt worry about it unless its real :twisted: ly loud i think you are fine thow

[sportvette]

i think you are o.k. my 350x ticks a little too. its just the regular engine noise i believe.

[TRI-Zbrian]

yeah dude you are fine just make sure and check the oil every now and then

[ATCnut]

Have you adjusted your compression release lately? The normal thing is that the cable stretches with age, so the release does not work. If you get it a little too tight, the release can hit on the valve as the motor is running.

[trikeman]

Yea all of mine make the same sound

[AirManCam]

I am not sure if its normal....My 350xs do it when they first warm up a little bit. I think its the timing chain. I am going to fix them this winter becuase it just started happening when I ran premium in them. Use super it may cost more but you pay for waht you get!

[TRI-Zbrian]

yeah thats all i run in my machines is super what the hell is an extra couple of cents for engine that will last alot longer and perform better

[freaksfix]

I put up this same post just befor my rebuild. I was told it was nothing to worry about. I put in a new cam chain with the topend rebuild. Kicked it over for the first run and it still ticked. I ran it for the summer then the last time I took it out something let loose. When kicked over it makes a nasty noise like a broke cam chain................... So I loaded the SKS and shot the FOCKER..........

[atcmatt]

Just the noise of a 15-20 year old machine! My bigred does it too.
I was told it was the cam chain by my local mehanic............