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Title: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Vision on October 07, 2019, 03:30:58 PM
Getting some subtle valve train noise and only under acceleration while moving.  Bike is performing flawlessly 6000+ miles since 124 Build.  I don't think it's the rocker arms because I had the tech use Feuling Rocker arm shafts in the rebuild.  I do remember the tech not being familiar with the Fuel Moto pushrods that I supplied along with the Wood 408 cam.  Question to the experts,  is it possible that the pushrods could use an adjustment?  How much is involved with that if need be?
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Rsw on October 07, 2019, 04:13:55 PM
Noise only under a load. You sure it's not spark knock?
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Vision on October 07, 2019, 11:10:57 PM
Actually I'm not sure.  I've never experienced it before.  Again,  no power loss and I only seem to hear it up to about 2600 RPMs or so and them it stops.   
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: rbabos on October 08, 2019, 05:45:47 AM
Quote from: Vision on October 07, 2019, 11:10:57 PM
Actually I'm not sure.  I've never experienced it before.  Again,  no power loss and I only seem to hear it up to about 2600 RPMs or so and them it stops.
Valve train has no connection to load. It's something else like ping or the compensator.
Ron
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: kd on October 08, 2019, 05:58:56 AM
 :agree:   Check for exhaust leaks too.  What type of breather do you have?  It could be the breather / overlap sounding off.  That's about the right RPM for both of those situations.
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Sunny Jim on October 08, 2019, 06:31:31 AM
Exhaust leaks or knock!
Do you have a power vision?
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on October 09, 2019, 04:04:20 AM
Quote from: Rsw on October 07, 2019, 04:13:55 PM
Noise only under a load. You sure it's not spark knock?

Beat me to it. :up:
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Don D on October 09, 2019, 05:47:22 AM
Worse hot or cold or all the time?
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Hossamania on October 09, 2019, 06:10:25 AM
Is throttle body "flutter" or "clucking" still a thing? It used to be an issue making noise and not being identified as the source, chasing other causes. Certain air cleaners seemed to cause or transfer more noise than others.
Title: Re: Subtle valve train noise while moving under acceleration on 124 build.
Post by: Bandit1723 on October 10, 2019, 01:42:58 PM
possible broken valve spring. worth checking....