View Single Post
Old September 7th, 2017, 01:16 PM   #6
jkv45
Rev Limiter
 
jkv45's Avatar
 
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013

Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes

Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baker Jr View Post
Changed oil 3 times. I do ride it fast.If it was a car I would say it sounds like valve or lifter noise. Switching to Mobile 1 10w 40 synthetic today. In a couple hours. I guess I'm going to take it to Kawasaki next week. Bought it on June 14.
Most likely that's what it is.

Valve adjustment is not scheduled to be done until 7500 mi. Most of the time the valves will wear tighter than spec, and need to have additional clearance added, so "ticking" (loose valves) shouldn't be very common - especially when new.

Does it quiet down when warm?

I'm assuming you are using Mobil1 4T - correct? Don't use the standard auto Mobil 1 10W-40.
jkv45 is offline   Reply With Quote