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Originally Posted by TrickyTriggs
I just talked with a friend who worked on bikes as well and he said that it was either my cam chain or the tensioner. How to I know if they need to be replaced?
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The noise and trouble starting after running low on oil points towards a mechanical issue with engine. Get FSM and do the following in order:
- lock & load tensioner, manually spin engine around a couple times to verify tension correct
- check cam-sprocket alignment and cam-timing
- check and adjust valve-clearances as needed.
There are marks on the cam & sprocket that you'll want to make sure is aligned properly.
As previously mentioned, check your oil for metal particles. Cut open filter and inspect what it's trapped.